Description
Hanhart 0260 x BAIT – Cream
The Hanhart 0260 x BAIT Cream brings together German watchmaking heritage and the character of historic motorsport in a limited-edition chronograph with unmistakable vintage appeal. Based on Hanhart’s celebrated 417 ES pilot’s chronograph from the 1950s, this special collaboration with 0260 and BAIT reinterprets a classic aviation design through the styling of early racing chronographs. Limited to just 88 pieces worldwide, the Cream edition combines warm colours, historically inspired detailing and traditional mechanical watchmaking.
The cream-coloured dial provides the foundation for a distinctive two-tone design, complemented by contrasting brown subdials in the traditional bicompax arrangement. Slim, centrally aligned Arabic numerals take inspiration from Hanhart’s historic 881 model featured in its 1930s catalogue, introducing an elegant typographic detail rarely seen on contemporary chronographs. The historic Hanhart logo shares the dial with discreet 0260 and BAIT branding, while Super-LumiNova coated hands maintain practical readability. Together, these elements create a dial that feels genuinely connected to Hanhart’s past without appearing dated.
One of the defining features of the 0260 x BAIT is its fluted, bidirectional rotating bezel with a distinctive red insert. This familiar element of Hanhart’s design heritage introduces a motorsport-inspired accent that contrasts beautifully with the softer cream and brown dial. The 39mm stainless steel case combines satin-brushed and polished surfaces, maintaining the balanced proportions of the original 417 ES. A highly domed sapphire crystal echoes the appearance of historic watch crystals, contributing to the watch’s vintage silhouette while offering the durability of modern materials.
Powering the chronograph is the manually wound Sellita SW 510 M movement, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and providing approximately 58 hours of power reserve when fully wound. Its traditional chronograph configuration includes a central chronograph seconds hand, a 30-minute counter and a small seconds display. Symmetrically positioned chronograph pushers reinforce the balanced case design, while the stop-seconds mechanism allows precise time setting. The decision to use a hand-wound movement is particularly fitting for a watch that celebrates the mechanical character of vintage motorsport timing instruments.
Completing the Cream edition is a light brown vintage saddle leather strap featuring traditional bar tack stitching and a pin buckle engraved with Hanhart’s historical logo. The warm leather tones complement the dial’s cream and brown colour palette, creating a cohesive vintage appearance. A screw-down case back carries the individual limited-edition number, while water resistance to 10 bar provides an impressive level of everyday practicality for a traditionally styled mechanical chronograph.
The collaboration itself reflects a shared enthusiasm for collecting, automotive culture and watches with meaningful histories. Lex Borrero, founder of Miami-based lifestyle brand 0260 and its Time To Drive Car & Watch Festival, joins Eric Peng Cheng of BAIT, known for distinctive collaborations across fashion, art and collectables. Both have received recognition from GQ as Watch Collectors of the Year. Their combined perspective has resulted in a watch that connects Hanhart’s aviation heritage with the culture of classic automobiles and contemporary collecting. With only 88 examples of the Cream edition produced, the Hanhart 0260 x BAIT represents a particularly distinctive interpretation of the historic 417 ES.
Technical Specifications
Model and Edition
- Brand: Hanhart
- Model: 0260 x BAIT – Cream
- Collaboration: Hanhart, 0260 and BAIT
- Limited edition: 88 pieces worldwide
- Individual edition number engraved on the case back (XX/88)
- Inspired by the Hanhart 417 ES pilot’s chronograph
Case
- Material: Stainless steel
- Finish: Satin-brushed and polished
- Diameter: 39mm
- Height including crystal: 13.3mm
- Height excluding crystal: 11.55mm
- Case back: Screw-down, individually numbered
- Water resistance: 10 bar / 10 ATM, according to DIN 8310
Bezel and Crystal
- Fluted bezel with red insert
- Bidirectional, continuously rotating bezel
- Highly domed sapphire crystal inspired by the historical model
- Internal anti-reflective coating
Dial
- Cream-coloured main dial
- Contrasting brown chronograph subdials
- Traditional bicompax arrangement
- Arabic numerals inspired by the historic Hanhart 881 model
- Historical Hanhart logo
- 0260 and BAIT branding
- Hands coated with Super-LumiNova
Movement
- Calibre: Sellita SW 510 M
- Mechanical, manual winding
- Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz)
- Jewels: 23
- Power reserve: Approximately 58 hours when fully wound
- Stop-seconds mechanism for precise time setting
- Symmetrical chronograph pusher arrangement
Functions
- Hours and minutes
- Small seconds
- Central chronograph seconds
- 30-minute chronograph counter
Strap and Buckle
- Vintage saddle leather strap
- Colour: Light brown
- Traditional bar tack stitching
- Lug width: 20mm
- Pin buckle featuring Hanhart’s historic logo
