1882Founded in Diessenhofen, Switzerland by Johann A. Hanhart.
1902Moved the business to Schwenningen in southern Germany.
1924Launched its first stopwatch, soon followed by pocket watches and wristwatches.
1938The single-button chronograph Calibre 40 entered series production.
1939Pilot's chronographs followed.
More Hanhart references, by line
Lines without a guide page yet: every reference we list for them, with its strap size.
417 C
417 C Bicolor Flyback, 39 mm, steel bracelet H701L.910-642820 mm
417 TI Desert Pilot
417 TI Desert Pilot, 39 mm H701L.25020 mm
417 TI Desert Pilot, 42 mm H721L.25021 mm
Master
Master Moon 41520 mm
Racemaster GT
Racemaster GT, 45 mm 736.600-23 mm
Red Lion
Red Lion Mk II, 39 mm H704L.210-101020 mm
Red Lion Mk II, 39 mm H704L.210-642820 mm
Thermosphere
THERMOSPHERE, 42 mm, Steel bracelet 775.274-642820 mm
FAQ
What lug width do Hanhart watches use?
20 mm is the most common (59% of Hanhart references with a listed width), followed by 24 mm and 21 mm.
Do all Hanhart watches take the same strap size?
No. Hanhart uses 4 different lug widths across its collections, so check your exact model or reference.
When was Hanhart founded?
Hanhart was founded in 1882 in Diessenhofen, Switzerland by Johann A. Hanhart.
Help
What is lug width?
The gap between the two lugs that hold the strap, in millimetres. A new strap must match it exactly: 20 mm lugs take a 20 mm strap.
Measure it in 30 seconds
Take the strap off, or look at the back of it: many straps print their width.
Measure the inside gap between the lugs with a caliper or a millimetre ruler.
Round to the nearest whole millimetre. Most watches use 18, 20 or 22 mm.
Strap, quick release or system?
Most watches use spring bars, so any strap of the right width fits. Many smartwatches use their own band system instead, such as Apple Watch bands or Garmin QuickFit.