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Steve McQueen’s Favorite Chronograph Watch Gets a Stunning Mid-Century Remix

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Collaborators Bait and 0260 have reimagined the Hanhart 417 ES chronograph, shifting its design focus from aviation to mid-century auto-racing. This limited edition release updates the heritage timepiece famously associated with actor Steve McQueen for contemporary collectors.
- 01Redesign transforms the classic pilot's chronograph into a functional mid-century racing watch
- 02Collaboration involves lifestyle brand Bait and creative agency 0260 on the Hanhart platform
- 03Maintains the core technical specifications of the original 417 ES heritage model
- 04Targets high-end collectors through a limited production run and specific vintage aesthetic
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Bait and 0260 reimagine the iconic Hanhart 417 ES pilot's chronograph as a mid-century auto-racing watch.