The significant connection between Hanhart and aviation goes back a long way in history. In aviation, automatic pilot’s watches had to withstand extreme vibrations, enormous temperature fluctuations, great differences in altitude and fluctuating weather conditions – challenges that the air force is still familiar with today.
Flying over the sea has always required the utmost precision and a keen understanding of the elements. There are few other places where the forces of nature have such a direct effect as when flying low over the sea on a stormy night, which ends with a landing on a swaying deck. This os were the limited edition Fly Navy Aerosphere comes into play.
The new Hanhart Fly Navy Aerosphere combines precision and tradition with various maritime details. According to Greek mythology, the second hand shows the trident of Poseidon, the god of the sea, which can also be found on the coat of arms of the German naval aviation squadron (Marinefliegergeschwader) 3 “Graf Zeppelin”. Either the coat of arms of the MFG3 ‘Graf Zeppelin’ or the MFG5 coat of arms will be embossed on the screw-down case back and can be individually selected. To complete the unique details of the marine watch, the naval aviator command logo is depicted on the navy blue dial and on the screw-in crown of the chronograph.
The coats of arms embossed on the case back symbolise cohe- sion and solidarity. In the coat of arms of the MFG3, the affiliation to the naval aviators is symbolised by the wing and the anchor in the middle. The five stars symbolise the five virtues of fidelity, courage, broad-mindedness, reliability and endurance. The MFG5 coat of arms contains water, sea eagle, anchor and wing as elements and has been in this form since 2013. The head of the sea eagle has the meaning of maintaining sovereignty over the airspace above the sea.
The Hanhart Fly Navy Aerosphere will be limited to 300 pieces(150 pcs. MFG3/150 pcs. MFG5).
Specifications:
Model: Hanhart FLY NAVY Aerosphere
Case: 42mm diameter x 12.95mm thickness, stainless steel, embossed coat of arms of Naval Air Wing (Marine-fliegergeschwader) 3 (MFG3) or Naval Air Wing (Marinefliegergeschwader) 5 (MFG5)
Dial: Navy blue
Water resistance: 300m (30 bar)
Movement: Sellita calibre SW200, automatic, 26 jewels, power reserve 38 hours
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Strap: Blue Hook Strap fabric or stainless steel bracelet
Price: €1,490 (textile strap), €1,690 (stainless steel bracelet), limited to 150 pieces per colorway