The Watch Book: Hanhart

For over 140 years, the name Hanhart has stood for precision, a pioneering spirit, and the art of timekeeping. The Watch Book: Hanhart is dedicated to this legendary brand and is the coffee-table book that collectors and enthusiasts of mechanical watches have been waiting for.

Watch expert Gisbert L. Brunner tells the story of a company that has shaped German watchmaking like no other through stunning images and insightful texts. From the first single-push-button “Caliber 40” of 1938 to the iconic pilot’s chronograph “Caliber 41” and the modern “Racemaster”—this illustrated volume demonstrates why Hanhart remains synonymous with precision, style, and technical innovation to this day.

More than just a book about watches: The Watch Book: Hanhart is a tribute to both craftsmanship and contemporary history. It reveals what personalities like Steve McQueen appreciated about a Hanhart and invites readers to rediscover the fascination of this extraordinary brand.

Gisbert L. Brunner, born in 1947, has been passionate about precision timepieces—especially wristwatches—since the 1960s. During the quartz crisis of the 1970s, his admiration for mechanical watches only deepened. His growing collection inspired his first articles in the early 1980s, leading to over 15 published books on the subject. Today, he is recognized worldwide as an expert and sought-after lecturer.