{"id":913551,"date":"2026-10-02T14:44:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T14:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/913551\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T14:44:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T14:44:20","slug":"hanhart-417-es-steve-mcqueen-limited-edition-no-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/913551\/","title":{"rendered":"Hanhart 417 ES Steve McQueen Limited Edition No. 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Zach Blass<\/a><\/p>\n

Paid or unpaid, when a celebrity or famous figure dons a wristwatch, it inevitably brings more attention to the design. Of course, when a watch organically finds itself on the wrist of a well-known individual, it hits much harder knowing that the person is not just wearing it \u2013 they chose it. That is why the images of beloved actor Steve McQueen<\/a> wearing a 417 ES chronograph have brought so much attention and love to Hanhart\u2019s signature chronograph. And today, the brand finally launches its first official Steve McQueen Limited Edition: the Hanhart 417 ES Steve McQueen Limited Edition No. 1.<\/p>\n

\"Hanhart<\/p>\n

The case<\/p>\n

\"Hanhart<\/p>\n

Dimensionally speaking, it is very faithful to the original 417 ES that McQueen himself wore \u2013 retaining the very same 39mm diameter, and measuring 13.3mm thick and 46mm across the wrist lug-to-lug<\/a>. At this more compact size, it is even 100 metres water-resistant. These proportions are very much in line with chronographs of the era, and certainly closely match the original watch. In terms of fit and sizing today, these dimensions give the watch presence without being overwhelming for most wrists. Whether my smaller 6.5-inch wrist (not pictured) or more average to even larger-sized wrists, this watch will fit well and look great, in my opinion.<\/p>\n

\"Hanhart<\/p>\n

The majority of the case is satin-brushed, as a watch with tool-watch origins should be, but there are mirror-polished accents that can be found on edges like the bevels of the lugs to add a hint of elegance and flair. The bezel is fluted to not only add a bit of visual flair, but also to make the bi-directional bezel with a signature red insert easier to grip and manipulate. You will also notice there are no clicks to the bezel; it rotates smoothly and works well despite not having the click that some find very satisfying.<\/p>\n

\"Hanhart<\/p>\n

Lastly, you have Hanhart\u2019s signature red-coloured HyCeram\u00ae chronograph reset pusher \u2013 a distinct visual element Hanhart and McQueen\u2019s personal 417 ES are well known for. The origin story behind the red pusher is very interesting. \u201cLegend has it that a pilot\u2019s wife painted the pusher of his Hanhart with red nail polish,\u201d Hanhart explains. \u201cThat way, he would think of her every time he glanced at the watch and return home safely. Historically, the signal colour also served a practical purpose: it was meant to prevent pilots from accidentally actuating the pusher and resetting the measured time. The red pusher thus became a distinctive feature of Hanhart chronographs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The dial<\/p>\n

\"Hanhart<\/p>\n

The black dial will look familiar, as it is very common for Hanhart 417 ES watches to have a matte black dial. However, there are some distinct visual cues that make this limited edition a bit more special. The first is the old Hanhart logo, the period-correct logo McQueen would have seen on his personal 417 ES watch. The second, at the 6 o\u2019clock position, is a tasteful incorporation of Steve McQueen\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n

\"Hanhart<\/p>\n

To give the Hanhart 417 ES Steve McQueen Limited Edition No. 1 a more vintage feel, the brand has opted for the Super-LumiNova used throughout the dial to be executed in the \u201cOld Radium\u201d colour to offer the patina aesthetic many vintage chronographs are coveted for. Hanhart, in its attention to detail, has even gone the extra mile to bend the central minutes hand so that it curves down towards the minutes track \u2013 countering the parallax effect and making the watch even more legible.<\/p>\n

The strap<\/p>\n

\"Hanhart<\/p>\n

The Hanhart 417 ES Steve McQueen Limited Edition No. 1 would not feel complete without a bund strap. The 417 ES, like many vintage chronographs, was worn on a bund strap, and we all know famous figures like Paul Newman<\/a> and Nina Rindt<\/a> were fond of wearing their chronographs on a bund as well. Of course, the bund strap was an innovation for pilots and race car drivers that offered a layer of protection between the metal case and the wearer\u2019s skin in the event of a crash or explosion, to prevent the skin from making contact with hot metal.<\/p>\n

\"Hanhart<\/p>\n

These days, however, the bund strap is more of a strap aesthetic that requires the wearer to have a sense of coolness and confidence to ensure the watch feels less like cosplay on the wrist and more like a statement of fashion and visual difference. Though some in the modern era do not find themselves enamoured with a bund strap, I certainly enjoy wearing one and think others who do not are missing out on the fun and comfort of one. The bund strap included with the Hanhart 417 ES Steve McQueen Limited Edition No. 1 is a handsome dark brown Shell Cordovan leather bund strap that is fastened to the wrist via a pin buckle with the brand\u2019s historical logo. And don\u2019t forget the bund pad is optional. I say leave it on, but you can wear the watch on just the leather strap without the bund pad should you wish.<\/p>\n

The movement<\/p>\n

\"Hanhart<\/p>\n

Inside and exhibited within the Hanhart 417 ES Steve McQueen Limited Edition No. 1 is the hand-wound Sellita AMT5100 M with 58 hours of power reserve. AMT, the premium arm of Sellita, makes excellent calibres that are robust and high-performing yet do not inflate the price of a watch too terribly. The AMT5100 M is regulated within 0\/+8 seconds per day, and it\u2019s also notably a flyback chronograph movement, which means you can reset the chronograph without stopping it first \u2013 an action that could break a standard chronograph movement and an element that makes the red pusher more of a historical nod than something with a functional purpose for this watch.<\/p>\n

The verdict<\/p>\n

\"Hanhart<\/p>\n

With a retail price of \u20ac2,890 (incl. 19% VAT), the 300-piece Hanhart 417 ES Steve McQueen Limited Edition No. 1 only adds approximately a \u20ac500 premium compared to its regular production equivalent. Yes, compared to the regular production models, the case size and calibre are exactly the same. The old Hanhart logo on the dial, crown, and buckle for the strap can also be found on the regular production models like the 417 ES Heritage Flyback<\/a>. But with this limited edition, you have the official McQueen seal of approval with Steve\u2019s signature on the dial, and even a warranty card that is fashioned in a manner that replicates McQueen\u2019s 1964 driving licence \u2013 signed by his grandsons Chase and Madison. In the special box, you even have some red nail polish as a nod to the red pusher and red insert signature found on the Hanhart watch. If I could own any 417 ES, it would be this Steve McQueen Limited Edition.<\/p>\n

Hanhart 417 ES Steve McQueen Limited Edition No. 1 pricing and availability<\/p>\n

\"Hanhart<\/p>\n

The Hanhart 417 ES Steve McQueen Limited Edition No. 1 is available now for purchase, limited to 300 pieces. Price: \u20ac2,890 (incl. 19% VAT)<\/p>\n

Brand
\nHanhart<\/p>\n

Model
\n417 ES Steve McQueen Limited Edition No. 1<\/p>\n

Case Dimensions
\n39mm (D) x 13.3mm (T) x 46mm (LTL)<\/p>\n

Case Material
\nStainless steel<\/p>\n

Water Resistance
\n100 metres, screw-down crown<\/p>\n

Crystal(s)
\nBox-domed sapphire front<\/p>\n

Dial
\nBlack<\/p>\n

Lug Width
\n20mm<\/p>\n

Strap
\nDark brown bund strap, steel pin buckle<\/p>\n

Movement
\nSellita AMT 5100 M, manual winding<\/p>\n

Power Reserve
\n58 hours<\/p>\n

Functions
\nHours, minutes, small seconds, flyback chronograph<\/p>\n

Availability
\nNow, limited to 300 pcs.<\/p>\n

Price
\n\u20ac2,890 (incl. 19% VAT)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Zach Blass Paid or unpaid, when a celebrity or famous figure dons a wristwatch, it inevitably brings more…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":913552,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[64,63,105],"class_list":["post-913551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/913551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=913551"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/913551\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/913552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=913551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=913551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=913551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}