Got mine last month, what a beauty the 39mm is perfect in every way!🖤

good lume, 39mm size AND adequate WR.....definitely a winner. I wish more companies would create the "whole package" like this watch

wow. didn't know about the 39mm. the classic lettering of hanhart adds another sweet element to the overall design and look. thanks for the reveal!!.

Thanks for the great review of this stunning watch Peter. I ordered mine from Peter at Define watches on Sunday and it arrived today. I have owned many watches but the 39mm hanhart 417ES 1954 it is truly an exceptional watch and possibly the best. I have to agree that Peter from Define watches provides the best buying experience of any dealer I have ever bought a watch from. An honest bloke who makes sure the buyer is always happy. I have purchased quite a few watches from Peter at Define watches, and I cannot rate Peter and the service he provides highly enough. The best online watch buying experience available. Thanks again for the excellent review. Kind regards, Darryl

This is why I love watching certain watch channels. Though not a fan of chronographs on the whole the enthusiasm exhibited on this channel would make a stick stuck in the ground on a sunny day seem to be a luxury item. Look forward to the next review 👍

Love it! Will definitely be buying the 39mm option! I was holding off pulling the trigger on the 42mm because I was just hoping a 39mm version would be coming out. I have a larger wrist (19cm), but the historical accuracy of the 39mm makes it the obvious (imo) choice.

It’s a stunning looking watch, Steve McQueen had great taste ! Hats off to Hanhart 👍

The extra eye candy... Holy shit I'm sold. Thanks mate.

Another cool feature of this piece reviewers seem to miss is that the width of the red mark on the bezel is the width of one minute on the minute track. Just a stunning amount of thought and engineering put into this.

Thanks for posting, Peter! An iconic watch, glad they made the smaller version. Cheers!

39 mm really is the perfect size for this beautiful classic watch. Thank you for showcasing it Pete! 😍

I’ve had mine (flyback) for almost two months and I’ve only taken it off to wind it and to bathe. It’s my favorite watch of all time. I have the 39mm fly back custom with all black dial like the non fly back version shown here by Peter Kotsa. Made by Hanhart for Peter Petzold at Define. My wrist is 7.6” and the 39mm is perfect. Pure class. While it is the column wheel flyback chrono it doesn’t say flyback on the dial…just like the originals didn’t. I heard Hanhart will be making this custom non panda fly back version available to the general public eventually. EDIT: I love this watch not because of Steve McQueen, but because 1- it’s simply a beautiful watch, and 2- it’s the/a Bundeswehr watch. You can find this watch, and many others, in the standard reference work on German Military watches in the book: Militäruhren. Die Uhren der deutschen Streitkräfte 1870 bis 1990 - Konrad Knirim Also, a new English version is by the title: German Timepieces: 150 years watches and clocks of German Forces by the same author.

Great synopsis and great photography as usual. Great to have these ones available, especially the 39mm.

I decided to treat myself to my 417 ES about 18 months ago. Waiting time was a couple of months, but it was really worth the wait. I love it. I was vaguely aware of the McQueen connection when I started checking out Hanhart, but that factor didn't influence my decision. It was Hanhart's history of being a manufacturer of great time pieces which was important. I have no connection to Hanhart other than being a happy customer.

I had the Revolution/Rake bronze 42mm 417 ES. The chronograph using a Sellita base hand wound movement enhanced by Hanhart is bullet proof and the build quality and finishing is excellent as is the bund strap. This is a watch that is punches well above its price and puts many more expensive chronographs to shame. The absence of a date complication and manual wind is a plus IMO.

Awesome video, stunning watch. There is a reason why Steve worn this watch and the best part, he was not paid to wear it. It’s an absolute watch, definitely a keeper.

It's one of the most beautiful chronograph. I truly love it.

Really interesting seeing a 39 and 42 of the same watch side by side, it's amazing that a measly 3 mm makes so big a difference. Most of my watches are 44 and 45 mm divers, that's my comfort zone. Then I saw a 40 mm diver that I really liked and it works perfectly fine on my wrist. But the 38 mm watch I got recently just looks too small for me, I don't wear it much. As for the Hanhart's in this video I think the bund strap plays a trick, the 42 seems too big for the strap, while the strap helps the 39 look slightly bigger. The 42 should be a no brainer for my preferences but the 39 looks a bit leaner..

Great looking watch 👍 I'm a big fan of Steve McQueen myself I was born in the 50s 1953 grew up watching his movies when i was young the Blob then-Bullet The magnificent 7- Papillon -The Thomas crown affair . I wanted to be him , Now i can at least wear a watch like his !

Have the TGV limited 39. It is very similar but has a red chrono reset pusher. Wish it had the red second markings on the dial that some 42’s have. But it’s great.

Thanks for bringing history and heritage into your videos. It makes the video very enjoyable.

thank you for sharing this! an amazing video to showcase these beautiful pieces. Enjoyed learning about them

Excellent review. Hanhart watches are so underrated.

Love my Hanhart MK I. And the 417 is on my list. Just visited the company in Gütenberg in the Black Forest for a factory tour and tried the 39 mm on the wrist. Fits amazing. There is so much history in this brand and the people from Hanhart took all the time for me. They are pessioned. Small company with a big history. I love it.

I'm definitely going to get this next paycheck

This is just brilliant. Been hoping for a 39mm version

I was never a fan of Divers or Chronograph's yet in a matter of days I have found myself being really drawn to a Sinn Diver and now I have a similar appreciation of this Hanhart Chronograph, things are changing Peter, keep up the good work...stay safe

Brilliant watch mate. I also love the watch band on the b-strap

The 39 speaks to me from the front but it looks so thicc... It looks thicker than the 11ish mm you mention. The 42 looks a little more proportional to the thickness. I'd love to see each on my wrist... It's a beautifully simple and clean dial. Very legible, very nice. Thanks for bringing it into the light!

Great video as always Pete! Those straps look really nice. I like the 39mm.

Amazing I can see why they chose you to highlight this Timepiece a great combination of great photography and your unbiased honest opinions it's always entertaining 👍 E

Pretty cool. As u may know, TGV had a collaboration with Hahart to make a special limited edition version of this called the 417 ES Red Lion. The only thing different I could visually see is the red reset chronograph pusher, which is a nice touch. Other than that, not sure there's really much else different than that from this version. Very cool watch. I love me some excellent value and designed chronographs. Considering where this one sits in the market, it's quite a good one if you're in the market for this particular chronograph design with some great heritage and associations.

The 39 mm is wonderful and on my list since I heard rumors about it 3 years ago!

A real beauty! Thanks for the show, Peter. 👍

The 1954 will be my next watch, thank you for showcasing it.

Thanks for sharing these beautiful timepieces with us 👍 great review as always.

Finally! Been looking forward to this review. Thanks, Peter.

I’m happy to say Peter I managed to secure one a couple of weeks ago! 😅 As you’re also a mad Steve McQueen NUT like me, you’d be aware, as most fans of Steve’s penchant for motorcycles, Triumph in particular & enduro riding/racing. Watch his movie “On Any Sunday”!🤤😍I’m not sure like yourself when Steve acquired his Hanhart but he did wear it in 1964 in East Germany in the ISDT, or International Six Days Trial, representing the USA. As mentioned, he chose the watch & wore it mostly during his life, contrary to his association with Rolex submariner or the Heuer Monaco. Apparently the watch at some point just disappeared. Imagine getting hold of that Grail?😱Anyway mate I’m waiting with bated breath for mine!🙏🏻👍🏼😎

Awesome no nonsense watches. I like the whole concept of these watches.

Beautiful watches my friend. One of the best pilot watches I have seen. I will be looking to add the 39mm to my collection after I get a Tudor FXD. Great video as usual 😊

An iconic watch and an icon I wish was with us today. My study is full of posters from that era...including Mr Cool himself. Great review Peter.

Who could possibly dislike this video?! Great review!

Thanks Peter! I have heard of Hanhart, but not really familiar with their watches. These are some good examples of what Hanhart can do.

Outstanding! serious cred with serious quality. I love the layout and the easy to read design. Its pretty much got everything 🔥🔥🔥

I know the 39 is the same size as McQueen's. But does it have the same thickness? Looks pretty tall, and I wonder if Steve McQueen's original is that way (I know vintage watches tend to be thinner than their modern counterparts)

The extra clip of the zoomed eye candy were great ! Hope you'll do it to all your upcoming reviews. Can notice a line of numbers on the crown. coOL~

Hanhart has some great pilot watches, including this one. I wasn't aware of the Steve McQueen connection, great to know! I mir stly love the ones with a "lipstick" pusher due to the story behind it! Thanks!

Said in the past too, this is one of the very few chronos i could get. That says a lot, if you know me and my relation with... chronos, in general (and the true meaning of Chronos in Greek...!). I've beat them... so far... 😋 Cheers Peter, be well mate.

Beautiful watch

Gotta be the 39mm alovely watch. I need to try a watch on a bund strap on day. Thank you for a wonderful 10mins of escape Peter. I wonder if the 39mm actually makes it back.....

The Pioneer Preventor 9 is on my wish list but I like the 39mm diameter 46mm lug to lug so much better on this. Too bad they didnt make it with the cathedral hands that the PP9 has. I love the design and size just not the hands. I really wish they would make the PP9 in a 38/ 39 with the 46mm lug to lug. These watches are still beautiful works of art and I love the handwind movements!

Hanhart us at the top of my want list. I am still kicking myself that I did not buy the 39mm Red Lion, limited to 150 pieces. I was actually on their site when it was released and I was totally overwhelmed by the moment. Of course, it sold out in minutes.

Peter, you have quite the unique reviews channel. So beautifully brought together. Instant subscriber. Looking forward to even more reviews on brands and histories unbeknownst to me.

Another cracking video Peter. That 39mm is superb. A real stunner in every detail 🫡

Going to finally order the 417ES 39mm, my Mother is going to Germany next month and I'm going to have it shipped to her. I've lusted for the 417ES for years and it'll go nicely with my Bullitt Benrus!

I've lusted after this one since I saw it on TGV's channel and I would pick the 39mm, no doubt about it. 39mm chronos are, to me, the ideal size. Yes, they look "small" on my 7" wrist, there is plenty of skin visible beyond the lugs but I don't care, it is what I like. And the manual winding - that's the whole idea, part of the charm. Makes living with the watch a very tactile experience. Not too sure about the bund though, I haven't liked any I've tried. I'd probably take that part off and wear it as a regular strap.

Nice review Pete and nice piece. The first watch to excite me in a while. It’s a ripper. The only negative for me is the 13.5 plus the bund will make it sit a little too proud to slide under a cuff. Nice weekend watch for sure.

Thanks for this interesting review. Your voice signature, always warm and touchy 😉

Just exactly the video I was looking for ....a comparison between the 39mm and 42mm. Thanks Peter. Would like to see a video of the pioneer one in blue.

Love my Hanhart!

Stunning 👍

Love the look, but the Sellita movement kills it for me.

Very cool watch. I’d go for the 42mm but don’t like the strap because it adds height.

Love this watch very well done as usual

I have small wrist (16 cm) so the 42mm was too big for me. I’m glad the watch has now been released in a smaller size!

Lovely historical watches

Cheers Peter. Been keeping my eye on Hanhart for a while and the rumours of the 39mm have circulated for a couple of years. Funnily enough I was looking at their website just yesterday. It said Not Available for both models. So the problem is availability.

Beautiful watches & excellent review Peter 👏👏👏

Excellent! Thanks for this review!

Great review Peter, thanks

Beautiful watch

Been deliberating on this watch for 18 months or more. Then the 39MM came out and whilst I like bigger watches, I also like 'classics' to be as original or true as possible. So the 39mm was swaying, but now seeing one important points it's made up my mind. The 39mm is 20mm lug width, not the strap option killing 21mm of the 42. I will have to wait longer for the 39mm though.

Very cool piece.

That's my next purchase right there Pete. I reckon the sub-reg layout on the 42mm is a little...off. I was hoping for a 39mm. It's my understanding that McQueen got his during the filming of the Great Escape in Germany. Mate, that's gotta be the one to replace the Monaco, yeah?

Thanks for video. Wonderful looking watch. I’m apprehensive due to the yellowish lume. I’m not a fan of the vintage look. This model doesn’t appear to go that far but there’s no way to see one in person. Any owners care to share their thoughts on the lume color? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Lovely watch .looks great.do I need another ,maybe after seeing this. Thanks pete

Of all the loans for review you’ve shared on your channel, I imagine this 39mm beauty was one of the most difficult to return 😉 The McQueen connection, for me, is much cooler than say, a Newman, but that’s just me. I also have a soft spot for the green Mustang GT that McQueen drove into cinematic history. Imagine that pairing. Touring the hills of San Francisco in a Bullitt Mustang GT, wearing the 39mm Hanhart. One can dream.

Great looking pilot-pandass!!!

Beautiful Masterpiece Pilot Watch

and this is my king of watches: love everything about it; happy to buy one right now; sold out. financial crisis averted!

Hi, I wish Hanhart would have released the 39mm before the 42mm! I didn’t understand their explanation about a more modern re.issue of the 417es. As you said - everyone was waiting for a true re.issue of this watch! I’m afraid Hanhart isn’t going to swap my 42 for the 39… 😔 Best regards, Claus

*Well done.*

Nice one again, Peter!

Fuck. Now ive got to order one. DAMN YOU SIR

Pretty cool watch, worn by Mr. Cool himself. Cheers from Germany

Amazing, I'm 68 y/o, this is the first time I've heard of them (shame on me!). Only Rolexes....16013, 16233, 16234 and my Explorer 114270.

If you like this, but want a more interesting chronograph and a step up in quality, check out the Girard Perregaux 2598 in black. No longer produced, but available pre-owned.

Beautifully made video.. Didn't know the bezel moved! 🤯 Does it click or no when moving the bezel Cheers!

Great video, great watch!

The 42mm all the way for me as I prefer the extra real estate. Nice touch with the extra shots at the end but where was the Oompah music to go with it?

What a beauty!

Look i love watches and have a few , but 39mm is for the ladies only , please dont get me wrong , i love your channel and a few others . My wife agrees , she wears a 43mm watch min , sorry im on a rant , lovely watch , lovely channel , take care

While it's nice that they made a smaller version, the sundials are better placed on the 42mm imo.

I like it, i just wish It was a different color. I have enough black in my collection and it may be just my style of collecting watches, but I'm trying to have color variety. Sadly most vintage inspired / reissued watches are black.

Like this watch a lot. Finally review of 39 mm version & compsrison with 42 on youtube. Thanks for review. Just wondering what is your favorite MсQueen movie?

Really cool is exactly right.

Peter petzold is a legend

Original had an in house movement..

Urban Gentry reviewed this watch 2 years ago

I’ve got 20.5 cm wrists and I’m really struggling with choosing between the two of these.