Description
Hanhart 0260 x BAIT Black
The Hanhart 0260 x BAIT Black is a striking interpretation of the historic 417 ES chronograph, combining Hanhart’s celebrated aviation heritage with the unmistakable styling of classic motorsport. Created in collaboration with collectors Lex Borrero of 0260 and Eric Peng Cheng of BAIT, this exclusive edition reimagines the legendary 1950s pilot’s chronograph as a vintage-inspired racing timepiece. Featuring a contrasting black and cream dial, distinctive red details and a traditional hand-wound movement, this special release is limited to just 88 individually numbered pieces worldwide.
The black dial establishes a bold, instrument-inspired appearance, beautifully contrasted by two cream-coloured subdials in a classic bicompax arrangement. Red accents introduce a subtle sporting character, while slender, radially oriented Arabic numerals draw inspiration from Hanhart’s model 881, featured in the company’s catalogue during the 1930s. This unusual typography introduces an elegant historical detail that distinguishes the 0260 x BAIT from conventional chronographs. The dial also features Hanhart’s historic logo alongside 0260 and BAIT lettering, with Super-LumiNova coated hands providing practical visibility in low-light conditions.
Surrounding the dial is Hanhart’s characteristic fluted bezel, complete with its signature red marker. Bidirectional and continuously rotatable, the bezel reinforces the watch’s connection to the brand’s traditional instrument chronographs while complementing its motorsport-inspired appearance. The 39mm stainless steel case combines satin-brushed and polished finishes, giving the watch a balanced combination of refinement and functionality. A highly domed sapphire crystal, complete with an internal anti-reflective coating, faithfully recalls the pronounced crystal profiles of historic mechanical chronographs.
At the heart of the Hanhart 0260 x BAIT Black is the manually wound Sellita SW 510 M chronograph calibre. Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with 23 jewels, this mechanical movement delivers a power reserve of approximately 58 hours when fully wound. Its functions include a central chronograph seconds hand, 30-minute counter and small seconds display, together with a stop-seconds mechanism for precise time setting. The symmetrically arranged chronograph pushers maintain the traditional balance of the case, while manual winding adds a welcome connection to the mechanical traditions of earlier generations of chronograph watches.
The Black edition is paired with a black cowhide leather strap featuring contrasting white stitching and a traditional leather underlay, enhancing its vintage character. The strap is secured by a pin buckle decorated with Hanhart’s historic logo, while a 20mm lug width offers versatility for different strap combinations. The screw-down case back carries the individual limitation number, identifying each example within the exclusive 88-piece production run. Despite its historical styling, the watch offers modern practicality, including water resistance to 10 bar and a durable sapphire crystal.
The story behind the 0260 x BAIT collaboration is rooted in a shared enthusiasm for mechanical watches, classic automobiles and the culture of collecting. Lex Borrero, founder of Miami-based lifestyle brand 0260, is known for bringing automotive and watch enthusiasts together through the Time To Drive Car & Watch Festival. Eric Peng Cheng has established BAIT through distinctive collaborations across fashion, sneakers, art and collectable design. Both have been recognised by GQ as Watch Collector of the Year. Their combined passion has produced a chronograph that respects Hanhart’s mechanical heritage while introducing a fresh interpretation of vintage racing aesthetics. With only 88 examples of the Black edition available worldwide, the Hanhart 0260 x BAIT offers collectors a particularly distinctive variation of an established German watchmaking classic.
Technical Specifications
Model and Edition
- Brand: Hanhart
- Model: 0260 x BAIT Black
- Collaboration: Hanhart, 0260 and BAIT
- Limited edition: 88 pieces worldwide
- Individually numbered case back (XX/88)
- Based on the historic Hanhart 417 ES pilot’s chronograph
Case
- Material: Stainless steel
- Finish: Satin-brushed and polished
- Diameter: 39mm
- Thickness including crystal: 13.3mm
- Thickness excluding crystal: 11.55mm
- Case back: Screw-down with individual limitation number
- Water resistance: 10 bar / 10 ATM, according to DIN 8310
Bezel and Crystal
- Fluted, bidirectional rotating bezel
- Continuously rotatable
- Characteristic red bezel marker
- Highly domed convex sapphire crystal
- Internal anti-reflective coating
Dial
- Black main dial
- Contrasting cream-coloured subdials
- Traditional bicompax chronograph configuration
- Red dial accents
- Slender, radially oriented Arabic numerals
- Historical numeral design inspired by the Hanhart 881
- Historic Hanhart logo
- 0260 and BAIT lettering
- Super-LumiNova coated hands
Movement
- Calibre: Sellita SW 510 M
- Mechanical, manual winding
- Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz)
- Number of jewels: 23
- Power reserve: Approximately 58 hours when fully wound
- Hacking seconds for precise time setting
- Symmetrical chronograph pusher arrangement
Functions
- Hours and minutes
- Small seconds display
- 30-minute chronograph counter
- Central chronograph seconds hand
Strap and Buckle
- Black cowhide leather strap
- Contrasting white stitching
- Vintage-style leather underlay
- Lug width: 20mm
- Pin buckle featuring Hanhart’s historic logo
- Alternative saddle leather strap colours: Light brown and dark brown
