Austrian Air Force AW169M Limited Edition
Strictly limited to 100 pieces!
In collaboration with the Austrian Air Force, Hanhart has developed a chronograph uniting heritage with contemporary functionality, tailored for airborne missions. Introducing the AUSTRIAN AIR FORCE AW169M Limited Edition, strictly limited to 50 pieces with a fluted bezel and 50 with a smooth bezel.
Copyright: Christoph Graif
HANHART AND AVIATION
The significant connection between Hanhart and aviation goes far back in history. Over 60 years ago, the manufacturer from the Black Forest produced the first pilot chronograph for the German armed forces. In aviation, pilot watches had to withstand extreme vibrations, enormous temperature fluctuations, large differences in altitude, and fluctuating weather conditions – challenges with which the air force is still familiar today.
THE LEONARDO AERIAL SCREW AND THE AW169M
With its fine details, the dark green dial with the historic Hanhart logo combines the fascinating history of aviation with its modern evolution. An eye-catcher is the depicted propeller, which Leonardo da Vinci once sketched in his manuscripts as the “Helix Pteron”. We have immortalized this symbol of aviation on the lower part of the dial as a sign of progress and innovation. The name “Leonardo” also contains a connection to a leading Italian manufacturer of military helicopters, the AW169M, which today serve in the Austrian Armed Forces. The AW169M is characterized by its performance and versatility, which make it an indispensable tool for day and night missions.
MONO-PUSHER
CHRONOGRAPH
The limited edition is produced as a single-pusher chronograph, also known as a monopusher chronograph. This special version makes it possible to control all chronograph functions – start, stop and zero setting – with just a single pusher, and only in direct succession. In contrast to its two-pusher counterpart, there is no option to restart the chronograph hands after stopping. When the pusher is pressed for the third time, the hands immediately return to their starting position. Hanhart has redesigned the automatic caliber used for this purpose in its own workshops.
SAME WATCH
DIFFERENT CHARACTER
The Austrian Air Force AW169M Limited Edition is not only available with two different bezels, but also with two different straps. You can order the watch with a leather strap or with a stainless steel bracelet.
AVIATION HISTORY ON THE WRIST
incomparable precision and reliability, perfect readability and simple, safe operability as well as the best robustness.
DIMENSIONS
Diameter 45 mm
Height 16,00 mm
MATERIAL
Stainless steel
BEZEL
Fluted or flat rotating bezel, continuously rotatable, with red marking
GLASS
Anti-reflective convex sapphire glass
CASE BACK
Screwed-down case back
Engraving of the Hanhart “h” and the limitation number XX/50
WATER RESISTANT / SHOCKPROOF
Water resistant to 10 bar/10 ATM
DIAL
Army green dial with historical logo, AW169M writing, with Leonardo screw
NUMBERS
Super-LumiNova® SLN C3 GL coated
HANDS
Super-LumiNova® SLN C3 GL coated
Minute and Second hand bent at tip to prevent parallax errors
CALIBER
Automatic movement, Basis: ETA7750 with La Joux-Perret module
Mono-pusher conversion
28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz, 31 jewels
POWER RESERVE
Min. 42 hours
FUNCTIONS
Small second,
30-minute counter
STRAP
Ox leather with suede finish
Brown with beige cross stitching on the lugs
Optional with a stainless steel bracelet
Lug width 23 mm
BUCKLE
Pin-buckle with hanhart “h”
ORDER NOW
The new Austrian Air Force AW169M Limited Edition can be ordered now for 2,940.00 EUR incl. 19% VAT. The price for the stainless steel version is 3,140.00 EUR incl. 19% VAT.
The special model is limited to 100 pieces (50 with fluted and 50 with flat bezel). The watches are manufactured by Hanhart with a focus on the best robustness and readability.