Wear a Hanhart Watch for National Aviation Day
The National Day of Aviation is an observance dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the achievements and contributions of the aviation industry. This day often focuses on commemorating significant milestones in aviation history, honoring aviation professionals, and promoting awareness about the importance of aviation to society, commerce, and global connectivity. In the United States, National Aviation Day is celebrated on August 19th, this day was established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright, one of the Wright brothers who are credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane. In this article, we want to commemorate Hanhart pilot watches that pay homage pilots of yesterdays.
Hanhart pilot watches was first established in 1882 by watchmaker Johann Adolf Hanhart. The brand was known for its affordable stop watches and its legendary pilot's chronographs "Calibre 41" and "TachyTele" with a red-lacquered pusher to prevent unintentional reset. The legend of the red pusher hence began with the story of a pilot whose wife had painted the button with her red nail varnish so that he would think of her always and return safe and sound. Let us introduce our top 3 favourite Hanhart pilot watches.
Hanhart RED X Limited Edition
The Hanhart Red X Limited Edition is a limited series with only 1939 pieces worldwide, featuring an edel steel case that measures with a screw down stainless steel case back, a screw on case back and crown and a stainless steel bracelet. Made in Germany, the watch features an automatic Swiss Choronogrpah movement 7750 modified and decorated with 40 hour power reserve.
2. Hanhart Admiral
The Hanhart Admiral Chronograph features an automatic Swiss Chronograph movement 7760 that is modified to create a symmetrical “panda” look on the dial and decorated with 40 hour power reserve. The watch is built with edel steel case with a screw down stainless steel case back, screw on case back and crown and sapphire crystal front and back. Water-resistant to 100 meters, it also features a rotating bezel and luminous hands.
3. Hanhart Sirus
The Hanhart Sirius chronograph is a no-nonsense watch that still looks approachable on the wrist with the satin finish steel. The dial shines on this model, with a silver guilloche design (radiating circular patterning) adding a nice vintage look. The hour and minute hands are black with inset lume and pointer tips. The dial is capped by a slightly domed sapphire crystal to complete the vintage look of the watch. Powered by the automatic Swiss Chronograph movement 7750 modified and decorated with 40 hour power reserve.
The National Day of Aviation plays a pivotal role in emphasizing the importance of aviation in global connectivity, technological progress, and economic development. Hanhart watches pay tribute to these technological strides in the aviation sector and honor the brave pilots who contribute to its advancements. Jet set around the world with Hanhart watches as your travel buddy!
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