Sternglas S01-HC10-FI04 Hamburg Chrono Mens Watch

The Hamburg Chrono silver is the versatile classic that never goes out of fashion. Clear lines and the white dial lend it a timeless elegance. Details such as the red chrono hand and the red date window add a sporty touch. If you are looking for a stylish and versatile chronograph in a classic Bauhaus design, the STERNGLAS Hamburg Chrono silver is just the thing for you. Sternglas only uses sapphire crystal for its timepieces. This watch glass is usually found in the luxury watch market in particular. To ensure a perfect view of the dial, we use a double anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. What exactly is sapphire crystal? Sapphire is the third hardest transparent material in the world - after diamond and moissanite. Curved sapphire crystal not only looks good, it also makes the durable watch glass even more resistant. This makes it virtually impossible for your sapphire crystal watch to be scratched in everyday life. The start and stop function can be operated intuitively using the two push-buttons at 2 and 4 o'clock. The upper one starts and stops the chrono hand. The lower one returns it to 12 o'clock - just like a mechanical chronograph. During the stop process, the left-hand totaliser shows the elapsed minutes. The right-hand totaliser is a 24-hour display that allows you to keep track of the day. The design of the chronograph follows the Bauhaus principle of ‘form follows function’: the pusher at 2 o'clock has the same signal colour as the large chrono hand and the left-hand totaliser (stop minute) to emphasise the connection. 

There is a tradition of various regattas in Hamburg. The special thing about this sport is that the race begins even before the starting signal. This is where it is decided who will sail to pole position. Nevertheless, the sailing boats are constantly in motion due to the wind and the crews on board are on the lookout for minutes. Until the starting signal is given. The Hamburg Chrono should be your motivator to give everything. A witness to your success on the way to your personal best. Because in life, as in sailing, every second counts. Sternglas has captured this spirit on the back: with a detailed engraving showing two sailing boats in a regatta on the Outer Alster. A spectacle that we can experience for ourselves every year. They are called yacht timers, regatta timers, yacht chronographs or sailing watches. And they were the inspiration for the new STERNGLAS Hamburg Chrono. But why are they so important? A regatta timer is a timepiece with a countdown function that has been specially developed for regattas. Once set, it shows the helmsman the time remaining until the start. However, a chronograph also helps to plan tactical manoeuvres, make the right decisions or measure the time between course points.

Inside the Hamburg Chrono beats the Seiko Mecha-Quartz VK64. This remarkable quartz chronograph movement delights with its tactile feel and smooth, fast hand movement. The pushers of the movement offer a clearly defined pressure sensation and the central chronograph hand ticks in fine 1/5-second increments. The highlight is the 2-point hammer system. After pressing the reset button, all chronograph hands return to zero immediately and synchronised - just like a mechanical chronograph. Thanks to this movement, the date window is also larger. After 60 minutes have elapsed, the chronograph hand stops again. The velvety-soft interchangeable strap in mocha made from vintage Italian leather stands out with its striking cut edge and the two-tone ‘pull-up effect’. External influences allow the leather to mature over time, creating the unique vintage look. Alternatively, the Hamburg Chrono is available with a supple nylon strap. The perfect choice for warm summer days.