At a time when wristwatches are getting bigger and chunkier, their dials are becoming more and more playful and fashionable, Hentschel H1 Chronometer automatic is a pleasant exception.

Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic
Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic

It is a classy classic like from another time. Committed to the great watchmaking tradition, it is elegant, pleasantly flat and of timeless beauty. It’s clear dial and the finely contoured hands allow the best legibility in all lighting conditions and for every occasion. The date display fits in harmoniously without disturbing the calm of the dial design.

The New Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic Watch
Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic

The aesthetics of the H1 Chronometer

Pleasantly flat, not too big and with harmonious proportions - Hentschel customers appreciate the perfect wearing comfort of the H1 Chronometer automatic.

Precision

The Hentschel H1 Chronometer automatic combines the highest clockwork precision with fine technical aesthetics in an elegant design. Every H1 Chronometer movement is checked for 1,000 hours in six positions and fine-tuned, based on the strict test criteria of the Deutsche Seewarte in Hamburg. From 1877 onwards, the most precise and reliable timepieces were subjected to an elaborate chronometer test.

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Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic

The H1 Chronometer automatic is a watch for life. Handcrafted and technically at the highest level. The finely refined automatic movement HUW 522 D is based on an unused, historical movement from the heyday of fine chronometry (new old stock).

Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic Watch Review
Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic

Perfect suitability for everyday use

Even if the H1 Chronometer is an elegant wristwatch, Hentschel attach great importance to water resistance, shock protection and scratch resistance. In order to be able to guarantee this for the entire life of the watch, they have developed a technically complex case construction with four seals for the H1 Chronometer. In combination with the sapphire crystal cut from the solid, the H1 Chronometer automatic is very robust, guaranteed waterproof. The high-quality sapphire crystal is absolutely scratch-resistant and break-proof.

The New Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic
Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic

The finely contoured watch case of the H1 Chronometer hugs the wrist perfectly. The timeless elegance of the dial and the filigree, handcrafted set of hands harmonize perfectly and make the H1 Chronometer a wonderful classic from the very first moment, no ifs or buts.

Best German Watch Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic
Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic

A very special charisma

The H1 Chronometer exudes quality and remains hanseatically reserved - understatement made of white gold, red gold or stainless steel.

Rest for the eyes

Nothing distracts from the essentials here. The H1 Chronometer is characterized by its clear design and fine aesthetics.

Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic Watch Review
Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic

Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic

Technical specifications:

·       Ø 39.5 mm men's size made of 18 ct. Red gold, 14 ct. White gold or stainless steel

·       Slightly domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides

·       Sapphire crystal case back

·       5 ATM waterproof

·       Shockproof

·       Light silver-plated dial with date display at the "six"

·       Blade hands, flame-blued or in the color of the case on request

·       Movement: Finely refined automatic movement HUW 522 D based on an unused, historical movement from the heyday of fine chronometry (new old stock 1960s). Perlage on the base plate and the bridges, double sunburst on the winding wheels, thermally blued screws, real guilloche by Jochen Benzinger on the automatic rotor

·       Power reserve approx. 45 hours

The prices for the Hentschel H1 Chronometer Automatic are:

·      Stainless steel housing including Premium service package, Ø 39.5 mm men's size: € 8,980

·      Stainless steel housing including Standard service package, Ø 39.5 mm men's size: € 8,280

·       14Kt. White gold case including Premium service package, Ø 39.5 mm men's size: € 13,980

·       14Kt. White gold case including Standard service package, Ø 39.5 mm men's size: € 13,280

·       18Kt. Red gold case including Premium service package, Ø 39.5 mm men's size: € 13,980

·      18Kt. Red gold case including Standard service package, Ø 39.5 mm men's size: € 13,280

For more information please visit Hentschel Hamburg Online.