The chronograph watch is an essential component of any ship’s captain’s equipment. The captain relies on this timepiece for accurate, dead-reckoning navigation, as well as a host of other related time keeping factors of importance. Hanhart was one of the leading German producers of chronographs in the ‘30’s and ‘40’s, and their examples were extensively used by ship commanders in the Kriegsmarine. In fact, the Hanhart chronograph accepted by the Kriegsmarine was meant specifically for the Kapitän and senior officers of the U-Boats and other torpedo firing vessels. This chronograph differed from the traditional version used by Luftwaffe Jagdfliegern (fighter pilots), in that not only could basic navigation and time keeping calculations be performed with it, but by incorporating scales to reference distance vs. time (telemeter), accurate projections could be made for the all-important running time of the U-Boat’s deadly torpedoes. Precision was paramount to these Wolves of the Atlantic, for in their line of work one small mistake could easily be their last. Not surprisingly, some of the top U-Boat Kapitän’s of all time, such as: Gunther Prien, Reinhard Hardegen and Otto Kretschmer, all Knight’s Cross award winners for heroism and volume of gross tonnage sunk, can be seen in photographs wearing the Hanhart Tachy - Tele Chronograph. watch! Today, original Kriegsmarine chronograph wristwatches are valued antiques and the most rare of all Third Reich military chronos. These watches will fetch a ransom price from any quarter, as the demand far exceeds the quantity on the market. Such is the rarity of even having the opportunity to buy one of these gems, that the price ticket is actually a secondary concern to just being lucky enough to locate one for sale. Even if one has the good fortune to obtain such a treasure, the evil dilemma to wear or not wear this piece of history surely will face the purchaser. Should the watch still retain its original riveted strap, the increased chance of damage through use makes the dilemma even more cursed. Alas, it is the recognition of all of the aforementioned factors that stimulated HANHART to produce their famous Kriegsmarine U-Boat Tachy - Tele Chronograph once again. At long last, those who would dearly love to own such a prestigious, historical timepiece can have their dreams fulfilled. After nearly sixty years from the first production in 1940, the original German manufacturer, Hanhart, has now released an absolutely superb remake of this definitive model. History Preservation Associates is proud to offer its clientele a product of such exclusivity. This is not just a classic face with a silicone movement either. The Kriegsmarine U-Boat Tachy - Tele is crafted with all the precision and detailing of the original, including a 17- jewel mechanical movement! That’s right, you wind this up the way one did with all good old watches. Rated at 28,000 vibrations per hour and complete with a two-year warranty, one is getting all the accuracy, durability and security the original vintage examples don’t have. Nothing has been spared in this new example of an old Kapitan’s trusted friend. The watch dial bears the correct red markings for telemeter readings, including the “KM” lettering. Red was used on these specific points, as well as the lower reset plunger button, for quick recognition and easy reading in the darkened conning tower of the U-Boat when combat lighting would be switched to anti-visibility red. Each example is individually numbered on the case back and movement, and is complete with matching certificate of origin and a handsome, hand-crafted leather storage case. Your investment is secure in a watch of this quality, as your money is really buying fine traditional engineering at its ultimate. All watches are made by hand, one at a time, by the same manufacturer that created the original! Not even today’s high-profile designer watches can better this. The new U-Boat Tachy - Tele will serve you as well as those courageous, scruffy-bearded U-Boat Kapitäns did the Kriegsmarine. Whether you are navigating the skyways, highways or waterways, rely on the Hanhart Kriegsmarine Tachy - Tele U-Boat Chronograph to keep you running as straight and true as those torpedoes that once sliced through history so many years ago!

ETA/Valjoux caliber 7760 13 1/4 ‘’’ modified & decorated 17 Jewel, hand wound mechanical movement 28,000 vibrations/hour Fully wound running time 42 hours Stainless steel case in matte finish Asymmetric button distances for easy identification by touch only Dual O-ring gaskets on crown and buttons Screw-on back cover Serrated rotating bezel w/ red marking point Domed sapphire crystal glass Black dial w/ luminous markings on dial and hands Red reset button for easy visual identification Red telemeter/tachymeter markings for easy distinction

Original design, large crown for easy winding Original red “KM” markings on telemeter dial for Deutches Kriegsmarine Original “Hanhart” logo script on dial w/ “17 Steine” Water resistant to 10 atm (100 meters) Diameter approximately 40mm Height 13.7mm Weight w/ band 93g Serial numbered case back and movement w/ certificate Brown leather strap w/ safety rivets (for others, see options) Stainless steel case back (engraving optional) or sapphire crystal glass, see-thru back (see options) Elegant and rugged hand-crafted leather storage case, linen lined

The HANHART classic watch collection is only available for order either over the telephone or through the mail. To place an order, please phone, fax or mail in your selection with payment, specifying the item by name or item number, along with any options and/or accessories. Our address and contact numbers are found by clicking on “CONTACT US”. Our pricing is listed below for the Tachy - Tele U-Boat Chronograph. Prices appear in two separate categories: one for purchases made via Visa/MC, the other for checks or money orders. Pricing for all purchases made with checks/m.o.’s are discounted as indicated. All purchases going to the continental US are shipped via UPS Ground and fully insured. Shipping outside the continental US or via other carriers will be quoted on request. For a full disclosure of our terms of sale, please click on “General Ordering Information.” Please don’t hesitate to phone us if you have any questions. Prices subject to change without notice. All prices listed are FOB Cherry Hill, NJ, USA.

Includes 2-year full parts and labor warranty (crystal and band excluded)

Because the brown leather strap is authentic to the original watches, this version is the one we chose to stock as standard.
Prices for Options and Accessories are listed on their respective page, just click on the heading below.
Basic UPS Ground Delivery and insurance @ $30.00 is added per each watch ordered.
Orders shipped to New Jersey addresses will have 7% sales tax added to the watch price.

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