Hanhart - Pioneer Mk I and Mk II Reverse Panda

Hanhart presented two new pilot's chronographs, the Pioneer Mk I Reverse Panda and Pioneer Mk II Reverse Panda. Prices starting from €1990

Hanhart presented a new Reverse Panda dial variation for its classic pilot's chronographs Pioneer Mk I and Pioneer Mk II. This dial layout with white counters on a black background is highly appreciated by chronograph fans not only because if offers improved readability but also for its appealing look.

The two chronographs come in 40 mm x 15 mm polished and satin-brushed stainless steel cases equipped with a fluted bezel that rotates in both directions and characterised by a red position mark at 12 o'clock, a detail taken from the historical models of the brand.

The Pioneer Mk I is a monopusher chronograph, i.e it features a single button at 2 o'clock for controlling the entire range of  chronograph functions while the Pioneer Mk II offers the two traditional push buttons (start and stop at 2 o'clock, reset  at 4 o'clock). 

Both have a red pusher. A legend tells of a pilot’s wife who marked her sweetheart’s pusher red with nail polish so that he would always think of her and return home safely. The large crown is embellished by the embossed "h" of Hanhart. 

Protected by an anti-reflective convex sapphire glass, the dial features large cathedral hands with the curved tips of the second and minute hands helping to avoid parallax errors. Hands and numerals are treated with Super-LumiNova glowing in green in darker environments.

Protected by a screwed solid caseback. the automatic Swiss-made ETA 7753 calibre ensures reliability and precision beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with an autonomy of at least 42 hours when fully wound.

The new models can be matched to a black calfskin strap with pin buckle or to a stainless steel bracelet.

Water resistant to 10 bar (approximately 100 metres / 330 feet), the Hanhart Pioneer Mk I and Mk II Reverse Panda have prices starting from Euro 2,090 and Euro 1,990 respectively. hanhart.com