Inspired by a rich heritage yet engineered for today, the PIONEER One chronograph watch redefines timeless design for the modern era. Hanhart, a name synonymous with pioneering spirit in watchmaking, presents this exceptional timepiece, blending classic aesthetics with cutting-edge technology to meet the expectations of discerning watch enthusiasts. This contemporary interpretation honors the iconic models of the past while propelling watch design into the future.
As an independent watch manufacturer rooted in Germany’s Black Forest since 1882, Hanhart embodies the essence of a pioneer in horology. The brand’s enduring philosophy centers on crafting instruments of unparalleled reliability, ensuring perfect legibility, intuitive operation, and exceptional robustness. These core tenets have guided Hanhart in creating countless horological masterpieces throughout its illustrious history.
Heritage and Craftsmanship: A Pioneer’s Legacy
The PIONEER One draws its inspiration from Hanhart’s legendary 417 ES Flyback chronograph of the 1950s, a true pioneer in aviator watch design. While echoing the classic pilot watch aesthetic, the PIONEER One distinguishes itself as a central seconds timepiece, offering a refined and functional approach to timekeeping. The dial, a study in contrasts, features a deep matt black backdrop against which Super-LumiNova® coated Arabic numerals and hands stand out with exceptional clarity, ensuring optimal legibility even in low-light conditions.
Design and Features: Modern Interpretation of a Classic Pioneer
The PIONEER One is meticulously crafted with a 42mm diameter and a 12mm height, striking a perfect balance between wrist presence and comfortable wearability. The bidirectional rotating bezel, a signature Hanhart design element, features a distinctive red marking, adding a touch of sporty functionality. The watch face is protected by an internally anti-reflective sapphire crystal, ensuring scratch resistance and clear visibility. Turning the watch over reveals a screwed-down transparent case back, offering a glimpse into the precision mechanics within. Water resistance is rated to 10 bar/100 meters, making it suitable for everyday wear and various activities.
The watch is paired with a quintessential Hanhart brown calfskin leather strap, adorned with stainless steel rivets that accentuate its vintage character. The 22mm lug width strap and stainless steel pin buckle ensure a secure and comfortable fit on the wrist, making the PIONEER One an ideal companion for daily adventures, whether in professional settings or during leisure pursuits.
Technical Excellence: Defining Precision for Today
At the heart of the PIONEER One lies the automatic movement Sellita SW 200, a testament to Swiss precision engineering. Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) with 30 jewels, this robust movement provides a minimum power reserve of 38 hours. The movement’s dimensions are 25.6 mm in diameter and 4.6 mm in height, fitting perfectly within the watch case. Functionally, the PIONEER One is a three-hand watch with a central seconds display and a date window positioned at 3 o’clock, offering essential timekeeping information with clarity and ease of use.
Technical details
Movement Automatic movement Sellita SW 200 28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz, 30 jewels, Power reserve of min. 38 hours Diameter 25,6 mm, Height 4,6 mm
Functions Three-hands watch with center second, date at 3
Case Stainless steel Fluted, bidirectional rotating bezel with red marking Internally anti-reflective sapphire glass Screwed-down transparent case back Diameter 42 mm, height 12 mm Water-resistance to 10 bar/100 m
Dial black, with Super-LumiNova®-coated, luminous Arabic numerals, index marks and hands
Strap Brown calfskin with riveting, pin buckle made from stainless steel Lug width 22 mm
In conclusion, the PIONEER One watch stands as a modern icon, defining a harmonious blend of vintage charm and contemporary performance standards. It is designed not just to tell time, but to endure, retaining its appeal and functionality for years to come, embodying the true spirit of a pioneer in watchmaking.
