{"product_id":"as11124","title":"Hanhart Pilot Flyback Chronograph 'McQueen'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen the name Steve McQueen comes up in watch circles, most people immediately picture the Heuer Monaco from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLe Mans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, his Rolex Submariner 5512, or the misattributed Rolex Explorer II 1655, whose “McQueen” nickname refuses to fade. Those pieces are well documented, endlessly photographed, and permanently woven into horological lore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eBut McQueen also had a soft spot for something far more elusive: the Hanhart 417ES, a compact German flyback chronograph that he wore both on- and off-screen—including in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe War Lover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Only about 500 examples were ever produced in solid stainless steel; the rest were chrome-plated brass military pieces that saw hard use and seldom survived in strong condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis example is a plated brass case but still has all the essential elements of the reference worn by the King of Cool. At 39mm, this piece was decidedly bold for the 1950s, paired with a matte black dual-register dial, luminous Arabic numerals, and cathedral hands. Oversized barrel pushers and a bi-directional coin-edge bezel give it that purposeful, almost tactical charm. The example offered here has developed a rich, honest patina that underscores its tool-watch origins without dulling its charisma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA rare watch with a cinematic pedigree and real historical substance—this is the kind of piece that rewards the collector who appreciates character over cliché.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eStrong examples of the 417ES turn up seldomly - this only is the second time we've ever had the privilege of offering one, and we couldn't be more excited about it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe guarantee you will be, too!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanhart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48103304298740,"sku":"40992634","price":8750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS11124_40992634_HANHART_PILOTFLYBACKCHRONOGRAPH_MCQUEEN__12-121-5208-1.jpg?v=1777611199","url":"https:\/\/www.watchesofswitzerland.com\/products\/as11124","provider":"Watches of Switzerland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}