Hi all, Iβm 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?
I tried on the black bay but it was slightly too big for my wrist. I have the 39mm reverse πΌ hanhart. If I had the choice I think I would exchange it for the 417C version bc that's 39mm but with a see through case back. The Hanhart has a flyback and the bezel is more useful than a tachymeter. Also, the Hanhart is definitely more utilitarian in design. They even bend the chronograph and the minute hand at the end to prevent parallax. Hanhart regulates their movements to 0 to +8 per day btw. Also I think the Hanhart might be slightly thinner.
The see through caseback is awesome for sure. My wrist is 18cm so I think the 42mm would work well anyways, but having less anti-magnetic properties worries me a little. Maybe it wonβt be an issue. The watch looks great on your wrist π
Yeah it'll be fine; modern movements are already more anti magnetic than the vintage ones. Even if it becomes magnetized, it'll be easy to demagnetize yourself and most watch makers will do it for free. The closed case back is more historically accurate but yes, it's fun to see how a movement works. Get the 42mm then if you have the wrist for it then. I do enjoy Tudor s smaller dive watches though.
Btw I wear mine on a single pass RAF style NATO as a daily GADA. Here's a close up pic for reference. I guess this is modern vintage.
https://preview.redd.it/qooqle37g52c1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9d95417c05776f1ea98b7b57d28c17b04ad6b118
Btw the close back is resistant to 200 gauss. If you want more resistance and still a see through case back, METAS certified movements like Tudor and Omega will do the job.