Hi all, I’m looking to purchase my first mechanical watch in the next couple of months and am seriously considering either the Hanhart 417 ES 42mm or Tudor Black Bay Chrono. I really love the reverse panda. The Hanhart is quite a bit cheaper than the Tudor but the Tudor has a few advantages such as 200m water resistance. Which would you choose?
Tudor looks better IMO and have highly advanced anti-magnetic movement (Breitling B01 modified with silicon hairspring) - instant date switch, vertical clutch. Hanhart is cost-effective and have rotating bezel which could be replacement for hours counter if you need it. Bit for the first mechanical chronograph I'd choose neither and would get something with open caseback. You got to see mechanics in action for first mechanical!
I believe the 42mm Hanhart flyback has an open caseback but lacks the anti magnetic properties. I’m not sure how much of a big deal that would be