The MAD Preventor HD12™ in 36 mm

From Hanhart -

Courtesy of Hanhart

This is the latest offering from the brand with the red chrono pusher button ; )

This particular version of the Preventor comes with what Hanhart describes as a forest green dial. 

Obviously we often associate Hanhart with chronographs. But historically Hanhart did more than simply churn out chronographs, and this latest iteration of the Preventor carries that spirit forward.

Per the name, the case measures 36 mm in diameter, and is crafted of Hanhart's Hanhart's HD12™ steel.

Hours, minutes, seconds with large, legible numbers and indices.

The Preventor is priced at $2.031 on the stainless steel bracelet, and $1.727 with a leather strap -

Courtesy of Hanhart

Here are the pertinents -

CASE

DIMENSIONS
Diameter: 36 mm
Height: 10.50 mm
Lug to Lug: 43 mm

MATERIAL
Satin-finished/polished, hardened HD12™ steel

BEZEL
Smooth bezel
Screw-down, polished crown with historic Hanhart “h”

GLASS
Convex, internally anti-reflective sapphire crystal

CASE BACK
Screwed case back
Fortlaufende Limitierungsnummer XXX/200

WATER RESISTANCE
Up to 15 bar/15 ATM according to DIN 8310

MOVEMENT

CALIBER
Automatic winding mechanism
Base: Sellita SW200-1
28,800 A/h (4 Hz)

POWER RESERVE
Minimum 38 hours after full wind

FUNCTIONS
Genuine three-hand movement without date display, only two crown positions

DIAL

DIAL
Historical Hanhart logo
Green Dial

NUMBERS
Coated with Super-LumiNova® C3

HANDS
Coated with Super-LumiNova® C3

STRAP

STRAP
Calfskin with Alcantara on the inside
Also available with a stainless steel bracelet
Lug width 20 mm

COLORS
Black
Dark brown
Light brown

BUCKLE
Pin buckle

The 151 "Snoopy Flying Ace" in Grand Feu Enamel and Model 151 "Snoopy Flying Ace" Blue Sky

From RGM -

Courtesy of RGM

Roland and the team at RGM have once again made something that makes me smile! The 151 "Snoopy Flying Ace" is available in two versions - the Grand Feu Enamel (above), and the Blue Sky (below).

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Let's start with the Grand Feu Enamel version.

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It is true to its advertising! In their own words:

RGM Watch Company introduces the Model 151 Snoopy Flying Ace, a refined pilot-style timepiece. The watch features Snoopy in his iconic World War I Flying Ace persona, believed to be the first depiction of the character executed on a true grand feu enamel dial.

The grand feu enamel dial is produced through a demanding multi-stage firing process, where layers of enamel are applied and kiln-fired at high temperatures. This technique yields a glass enamel white surface with exceptional depth and permanence. The dial’s artwork—including Snoopy, his red doghouse, and surrounding clouds—are fired into the enamel, creating a miniature work of art. A light blue metal dial variant is also available, offering a more accessible interpretation of the design.

It is, truly beautiful. And if you are a Snoopy fan like yours truly? It becomes a bit of an obsession ; )

A bit more modest, but in my eyes just as wonderful, the "Snoopy Flying Ace" Blue Sky.

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The dial is metal, but that in no way detracts from its wonderful impact. I've said it before, and I'll say it again - I fall in love too easily...

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White Grand Feu enamel $8950 in stainless steel or $9950 for the titanium version.

Matte light blue USD $3950 in stainless steel or $4950 for the titanium version.

Here are the pertinents:

Model 151

The 151 models have an American-made case in either stainless steel or titanium. Any stainless steel version can be polished, brushed, or a combination of both finishes. Titanium cases have a brushed finish only. The thin bezel and large dial are a hallmark of the 151 models; in fact, the dial is larger than watches of a much greater size. The case is thin for its diameter and curves comfortably to the wrist.

Movement Caliber: RGM- Sellita SW300-1 - Swiss-made automatic, 25 jewels, 28,800 vph. Rhodium finish - Côte de Geneve lines and perlage. 52 to 56-hour power reserve.

Functions: Hour / Minute / Second / Date on some models

Case: American-made 316L Stainless Steel or Grade 5, Titanium 6Al-4V, 38.5 mm x 9.9 mm. Sapphire crystal front and back, 20mm lug width, and water-resistant to 5-ATM. Case length from lug end to lug end: 48mm.

Weight: 2.0 oz. in stainless steel, 1.4 oz. in titanium.

The BR-03 Green Steel

From Bell & Ross -

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This is the latest in the BR-03 family. A three-hand automatic with date - in green.

The case is of stainless steel and measures 41 mm in diameter. The movement is self-winding with a power reserve of 54 hours.

Here are all the pertinents -

Movement : Calibre BR-CAL.302-1. Automatic Mechanical Movement. 54-hour power reserve.

Functions : Hours, minutes, seconds and date.

Case : 41 mm wide. 9.65 mm thick. Satin-finished and polished steel.

Dial : Green sunray with black gradient, coated with glossy lacquer. “Baignoire-style” applique indices and numerals filled with white Super-LumiNova® X1 (green glow). Skeletonised rhodium-plated hour and minute hands filled with white Super-LumiNova® X1 (green glow).

Crystal : Sapphire with anti-reflective coating.

Water resistance : 100 metres.

Strap : Black-coloured box calfskin leather and black ultra-resilient synthetic fabric.

Buckle : Pin. Satin-finished and polished steel.

Priced at $4,100.

The 417 TI Desert Pilot, 39 mm

From Hanhart -

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This is the latest offering from the folks in Guetenbach. The 417 TI Desert Pilot is a bicompax, hand-winding column wheel chronograph bearing the TI designation (titanium) as opposed to the more familiar ES designation (stainless steel). As advertised, it is available in 39mm, and also a slightly larger 42 mm option. 

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Under the hood its Sellita's AMT 5100, a hand wound column wheel chronograph, viewable through a sapphire crystal display back.

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Here are the pertinents, straight from Hanhart -

CASE:

DIMENSIONS
Diameter 39 mm
Height: 13.60 mm (11.55 mm without crystal)
Lug-to-Lug: 46 mm

MATERIAL
Titanium Grade 5, matte

BEZEL
Fluted stainless steel bezel, bi-directional, continuously rotating
Red Marking

GLASS
Convex, internally anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Highly domed sapphire crystal (as on the historic model).

CASE BACK
Screw-down titanium case back with sapphire crystal.
Limited edition number

WATER RESISTANCE
Water-resistant up to 10 bar/10 ATM in accordance with DIN 8310


MOVEMENT:

CALIBER
Manual winding
Sellita AMT 5100 M
Symmetrical pusher spacing
28,800 A/h, 4 Hz, 23 stones

POWER RESERVE
58 hours after full winding

FUNCTIONS
Small second
30-minute counter
Chronograph with central stop second
Hacking seconds
Flyback

DIAL:

DIAL
Sand colors
Historical logo

NUMBERS
Historical Font
Black numerals with Super-LumiNova® coating (only very weakly luminous due to the black color).

HANDS
Hands with Super-LumiNova® coating (only weakly luminous due to the sand-colored base).

STRAP:

STRAP
FKM Rubber
Lug width 20 mm

COLORS
Sand colors
Black

BUCKLE
Pin buckle made of Grade 5 titanium with historic logo.

The 417 ES Moby Dick 39 mm

From Hanhart -

Courtesy of Hanhart

This is the latest offering from Hanhart - a white, bi-compax chronograph steeped in Hanhart history, but made for today.

The case is of stainless steel - with a solid case back. The movement is Sellita's manual winding Sellita SW 510 M.

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Priced at $3.248

Here are the pertinents for the case and the movement -

Case:

DIMENSIONS

• Diameter 39 mm
• Height: 13.60 mm (11.55 mm without crystal)
• Lug-to-Lug: 46 mm

MATERIAL

• Stainless steel, satin/polished
• Antimagnetic Case Core up to 16.000 A/m

BEZEL

• Fluted stainless steel bezel, bi-directional, continuously rotating
• Ivory-colored marking with Super-LumiNova® Light Old Radium GL

GLASS

• Convex, internally anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• High-domed spherical glass (like the historical model)

CASE BACK

• Screwed case back
• Consecutive serial number
• Historic Logo on Case back

WATER RESISTANCE

• Water-resistant up to 10 bar/10 ATM in accordance with DIN 8310

Movement:

CALIBER

• Manual winding
• Sellita SW 510 M
• Symmetrical pusher spacing
• 28,800 A/h, 4 Hz, 23 stones

POWER RESERVE

• 58 hours after full winding

FUNCTIONS

• Small second
• 30-minute counter
• Bi-compax chronograph with central stop second

The BR-03 Chrono Rafale Solo Display

From Bell & Ross -

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A new chronograph that further strengthens the ties of Bell & Ross with the Rafale Solo Display.

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The case is of micro-blasted black ceramic and measures 42 mm across. The movement is Calibre BR-CAL.301. Automatic mechanical. Boasting 42-hour power reserve.

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This is a pre-order item, limited to 500 pieces, priced at $6,000 US. 

Deliveries are anticipated for September.

Here are the pertinents -

• MOVEMENT

  Calibre BR-CAL.301. Automatic mechanical. 42-hour power reserve.

• FUNCTIONS

  Hours, minutes, small seconds at 3 o'clock. Date. Chronograph for short time periods: 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock, central chronograph seconds. Tachymeter scale on the flange.

• CASE

  42 mm wide. Micro-blasted black ceramic. Engraved "START" and "RESET" push-buttons filled with orange and yellow lacquer.

• DIAL

  Matte black. Numerals, indices, and hour and minute hands filled with Super-LumiNova® X1 (green emission).

• CRYSTAL

  Sapphire with anti-reflective coating.

• WATER-RESISTANCE

  100 metres.

• STRAP

  Black openworked rubber and ultra-resilient black synthetic fabric with Rafale Solo Display logo marking.

• BUCKLE

  Pin. Black PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition).

Polar Express - 2 New Fliegers from Laco

These two new white-dialed fliegers just dropped from the nice folks at Laco -

Courtesy of Laco

The Augsburg (above) is a time only model. Beautiful in its simplicity, let's be honest - we all want this watch, I know that I certainly do!

But then again, there are those of you out there who want something more subtly military-ish, and not to worry, Laco has you covered!

Courtesy of Laco

Competitively priced at $540.00 US.

Here are the pertinents -

For the Augsburg:

Movement:

automatic movement Laco 2S   
basic movement Miyota 82S0
second hand stop

Case:

stainless steel case, sapphire crystal

Dial:

white, numbers with Superluminova C3 Blue Line, blue shimmering indexes

Hands:

thermal thermal blued hands, filled with luminous material Superluminova C3 Blue Line

Strap:

Brown leather strap with rivets

Please note: the used vintage leather makes every watch strap unique. Being a product of nature, it can present itself with color and structure variations.

Box:

grey gift watch box with zipper

Diameter:

39,0 mm

Height::

11,55 mm

Lug width:

18,0 mm

Lug to lug:

46,5 mm

Waterproof:

up to 5 ATM

Weight:

75 g (incl. strap)

Arm circumference:

15 - 20 cm

For the Aachen:

Movement:

automatic movement Laco 2S   
basic movement Miyota 82S0
second hand stop

Case:

stainless steel case, flat sapphire crystal

Dial:

white, numbers with Superluminova C3 Blue Line, blue shimmering indexes

Hands:

Thermal blued hands, filled with luminous material Superluminova C3 Blue Line

Strap:

Brown leather strap with rivets

Please note: the used vintage leather makes every watch strap unique. Being a product of nature, it can present itself with color and structure variations.

Box:

grey gift watch box with zipper

Diameter:

39,0 mm

Height::

11,55 mm

Lug width:

18,0 mm

Lug to lug:

46,5 mm

Waterproof:

up to 5 ATM

Weight:

75 g (incl. strap)

Arm circumference:

15 - 20 cm