Description
Hanhart PRIMUS Fly Navy – MFG 3 Ltd Ed
Model: 740.270 MFG3
PRIMUS Fly Navy is a special edition, limited to a total of only 150 pieces, that complements Hanhart’s PRIMUS collection.
Built for purpose, a reliable and robust chronograph like this one is in its element when flying low over the sea on a stormy night. Whether in the Arctic or in the tropics, over the ocean or coastal mountains, flying under Marine conditions is both challenging and thrilling. This is why Hanhart has designed the PRIMUS FLY NAVY Chronograph for the German Navy Pilots as a precise and reliable timepiece that is easy to read by day and night, facilitating navigation in the air.
In the German Navy, precision and tradition have been high on the agenda for over 110 years, and Hanhart has also been following this maxim since 1882. It is reflected in this special, limited edition. The significant connection between Hanhart and aviation goes back a long way. In aviation, automatic pilot watches had to withstand extreme shocks, enormous temperature fluctuations, large altitude differences and fluctuating weather conditions – challenges with which pilots are still familiar today. Flying over the sea has always required the highest precision and a keen understanding of the elements. In few aviation circumstances do the forces of nature have such a direct impact as in a low-level flight over the sea on a stormy night, at which a swaying deck awaits the pilot for landing.
A special feature of the PRIMUS watch collection are the flexible lugs, which offer optimal wearing comfort for every wrist, even with a case diameter of 44 mm. The chronograph is both as an eye-catching watch for a relaxed beach vacation and a reliable timepiece for challenging tasks of the naval forces and combines precision chronograph features with various maritime details. As a nod to its naval ties, the second hand is formed in the shape of the trident of the sea god Poseidon, which can also be found on the crest of Naval Aviation Squadron 3 „Graf Zeppelin“. On the sapphire crystal case back, the crest of the MFG3 squadron can be found. To complete the unique details of the 150 piece limited-edition marine watch, the „Marine Flieger logo“ is featured on the navy blue dial and on the screw-in crown of the chronograph.
The numerals and hands of the PRIMUS FLY NAVY are generously coated with the modern Super LumiNova® SLN C3 GL, which ensures perfect readability by day and night. The crests of the MFG3 „Graf Zeppelin“ squadron is printed on the glass case back of the PRIMUS FLY NAVY chronograph as a symbol of cohesion and solidarity that underscore this horological special collaboration. In the case of the MFG3 crest, the affiliation to the marine pilots is symbolized by the wing and the anchor in the centre. The five stars stand for the five virtues: loyalty, courage, readiness, reliability and endurance.
The matt stainless steel case is offset by a navy blue silicone strap with matching steel deployment clasp which gives this piece a clean, professional look and long-lasting durability. A charming and defining feature on this piece is Hanhart’s red pusher which forms part of the brand’s heritage and attests to the care and attention to detail that goes into each Hanhart timepiece.
Technical details
CASE
Stainless steel
Diameter 44 mm, Height 15 mm
Flexible Lugs
Red pusher, anodised aluminum
Screw crown with “Marinefliegerlogo”
Bezel with red marking
Anti-reflective convex sapphire glass
Sapphire glass case back secured by screws (with printed MFG3 logo)
Water resistant to 10 bar/10 ATM
DIAL AND HANDS
Navy blue with “Marinefliegerlogo”
Numbers and Hands Super-LumiNova® SLN C3 GL coated
Chronocenter hand with “poseidon trident”
STRAP
Blue silicone with Hanhart logo embossed
Folding clasp made of stainless steel or black PVD-coated stainless steel
MOVEMENT
Caliber Basis: – High Grade Swiss movement
Rotor with limitation number XXX/150 and FLY NAVY writing
28.800 A/h, 4 Hz, 27 jewels
Power Reserve min. 42h
FUNCTIONS
Small second
30-minute counter
Central seconds counter
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