Hanhart Pioneer Preventor9 - The Hidden Gem in Hanhart's Lineup - Beans & Bezels

[@luckygoldpanda]

The way the clasp and bracelet meet each other is something I wish I saw more often.

[@BeansAndBezels]

I completely agree! Thanks for watching.

[@hjander]

The most memorable 'wrist experience' I ever had was wearing a Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope - case diameter: 40 mm, lug-to-lug: 42 mm (!), and height: 14.4 mm. It nested in, not on, my 6.5-in. wrist, and looking down I saw only dial, paper-thin bezel, and domed crystal. The height just disappeared.

[@lukebanfield6433]

Wonderful review! I have always loved this watch, but had forgotten about it more recently. However, watching this video has reignited my interest in it again! Thanks for uploading.

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words. I really enjoyed my time with this watch - it is quite special.

[@HanhartWatches]

Thank you for this review!

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thank you for making this possible!

[@fernandoroman4779]

Excelent review! Thanks. Just bought the 2024 Limited to 100 pieces, black PVD whith black leather strap. Awesome and beautiful Watch.

[@BeansAndBezels]

You're most welcome! I was very tempted by the new version too. Congratulations and I hope you enjoy the watch. Its a real beauty.

[@maiabrittany]

Thanks for another sterling review, you've become my favourite watch reviewer. As to the watch, it's a thing of beauty. I was considering this model, but the size is a little small for me so ended up buying a Hanhart Pioneer One with grey dial, which at 42mm suits me better. Look forward to getting my watch, and many more reviews from you.

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thank you for watching, and thanks for the very kind words. Funny you mention the Pioneer One. That was the watch I initially requested Hanhart to review, but they suggested I review the Preventor9 instead. I'm very grateful that they did, because I ended up purchasing this watch from them after my review and it continues to be one of my favorite watches. I would love to review the Pioneer One at some point, I think it looks fantastic.

[@Garraffe]

Great review and pictures. Thank you for your work

[@frederick4929]

Excellent review. This watch ticks all the boxes for me and I put it the next one on my list.

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thanks Dirk. This watch was my favorite watch of 2020 I think.

[@jipke]

@@BeansAndBezels I seem to remember reading somewhere you sold it. Any chance you could enlighten us as to why?

[@BeansAndBezels]

@@jipke Yeah I sold it a while ago. I have a finite budget, but infinite watches I'd like to own/see/review. So that usually means outside of a very small core collection (usually sentimentally valuable watches), all my watches end up sold at some point or the other.

[@jamar959]

Great review. Just bought the off-white with leather strap. Usually not a fan of bracelets but that one is stunning, especially the slight curve from edge to edge. Also like the sort of "layered" look of the watch when viewing it from the side and the uncommon second hand location. Very happy with my purchase and great customer service from US distributor Watchbuys in North Carolina. Cheers.

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thanks for watching, and congratulations on the new watch! It is a fantastic watch.

[@artieshell9205]

Great review!! Perfect!

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimgarvey48]

Excellent review.

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thanks for watching!

[@d.robnicholl2588]

When I see watches like this it really makes me question Rolex and Omega's pricing.

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thanks for watching, and I truly believe these watches are a great bargain. Excellent build quality, design, finishing and they even have their own strong heritage.

[@craigbesscares]

Excellent review! Thanks for sharing!

[@BeansAndBezels]

Craig Bess thanks for watching, and for the kind words!

[@jlg395]

Is this watch still available on a metal bracelet? I loved your video so much that I'd like to purchase one, but can't find it anywhere. Thank you, and keep up the great work!

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thanks for watching, and for the kind words. I just checked the Hanhart online shop and it is readily available there!

[@jlg395]

@@BeansAndBezels Oh, thank you! I must be blind.

[@bkelly23]

Never heard of this watch before this video. Thanks! Your channel deserves many more followers. Reminds me of Hafiz J Mehmood’s channel. Keep it up! If you had to pick between this and the Stowa Marine 36 as your only white dialed watch in your collection, which would you pick?

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thank you very much for the kind words. I've watched a few of Hafiz's videos and his stuff is amazing, so thanks for the compliment. I ended up buying this watch from Hanhart after my review, so I'm clearly biased towards this watch. I also prefer the more tool watch build of this, over the more dressy case on the Stowa. That said, my plan is to add that Stowa to my collection at some point next year!

[@bkelly23]

Beans And Bezels Sounds like your answer is “both”! 😆

[@christianmichaelis4201]

Excellent video, thank you. Would you be able to advise of the dial (glass) measurement (looks to be around 30mm?). 40mm is usually on the small size for me, but the white dial and a fairly thin bezel it might work as it is an awesome looking watch and a great bracelet/clasp as you mention.

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thanks for watching! Unfortunately I no longer have this watch so I can't help you with those measurements.

[@SB-Kiwi]

Beautiful

[@qwertyman9560]

One of the best bracelets (dare say at any price point) I have experienced is the IWC Pilot bracelet - pricey at 1000 USD, but supreme in engineering and execution, in particular the micro adjustment system. Unfortunately they don't seem to have the marketing resources of Rolex, so few people even know about this.

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thanks for that recommendation. Unfortunately I've never owned or spent time with an IWC, but maybe that's something to try and put on my "review list" for 2021.

[@qwertyman9560]

@@BeansAndBezels No worries, looking forward to your reviews!

[@BeansAndBezels]

@@qwertyman9560 Thank you very much!

[@stefanmarkov442]

Great review! Thanks to it I bought one in white. Could you please help me with information regarding the weight of the bracelet? My wrist is 6.5 and I'm afraid the bracelet might be just too have/bulky for me. Can't find any information on this topic...And I have to hurry. The watch is now unavailable, probably discontinued. But I can still buy the bracelet on their website. TIA

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thanks for watching. Unfortunately I don't have this watch anymore and didn't measure the weight of the bracelet. But I have a similar sized wrist and the bracelet wore extremely well. It isn't too heavy or bulky and feels amazing on wrist.

[@jlg395]

I'm always so tempted by this watch, but: A) You can't buy it directly from Hanhart B) The lume color just sticks out like a sore thumb. The dial is such a beautiful cream, but that sickly greenish yellow lume. Why, Lord? WHY???

[@BeansAndBezels]

If you're outside the US, you can buy it from Hanhart. WatchBuys has exclusive rights to selling Hanhart in the US, sadly. The lume color is appropriate for the off-white dial and somewhat vintage inspired design. I think BGW9 would look a bit odd on this dial.

[@hjander]

If it were manual wind, that might shave a few millimeters off the height.

[@jlg395]

So I took your advice and went to the Hanhart website, and as I was filling out the shipping information, I noticed that the United States was not an option on their dropdown menu. I've never experienced this on any website in my life, so I really don't know how to proceed. Did they direct you to purchase this watch from their American dealer (aka WatchBuys.com)? That's the only way I can see to proceed on the Hanhart site. Unfortunately, WatchBuys is out of this particular model, so it looks like all paths to owning this watch might lead to dead ends.

[@BeansAndBezels]

WatchBuys is the official distributor for Hanhart in the US, so you'd have to buy it from them I think. But send me an e-mail (you can find it in my profile here), I may have some leads for you.

[@jlg395]

@@BeansAndBezels Thank you, sir...I will. And wow! You are fast when it comes to replying! That is much appreciated.

[@bryandouglass9997]

Watchbuys has the black dial in stock.

[@bryandouglass9997]

Sorry black is out now, I am going to get on the list.

[@BeansAndBezels]

@@bryandouglass9997 There was a pre-owned black dial on Watchuseek a few days ago. It might still be around if you're interested.

[@deej9367]

Where do you buy this with the bracelet? Watch buys doesn't offer the bracelet?

[@BeansAndBezels]

I recommend getting in touch with Hanhart directly through their website.

[@OilBaron]

This is standard pilot/aviator aesthetic; I don’t know why you mention field watch so much.

[@BeansAndBezels]

DraykeFields you're right. Hanhart too refer to it as part of their flieger/aviation collection. I just personally think it fits better in the field watch category given the dial (fliegers are typically specd to have high contrast dial and numerals. The font and numeral style is a bit trench watch too), the crown (this doesn't follow the conical or onion shapes usually seen), and I thought it also makes for a great competitor for watches like the Weiss Standard Issue, which is a field watch. And the cathedral hands that Hanhart (Zenith, etc.) uses is also commonly used by field watches too (Alpinist, etc). Thanks for watching though, and I appreciate the feedback.

[@temujinadonijah6365]

A functioninal watch needs to be robust and take knocks i wouldnt like to be in the rain and my sleeve pulls out that crown or some other activity and then ruin the watch..I like this watch but the lack of screw down crown is a concern also I'm not impressed by the finish of the face there doesn't seem to show quality in the finish

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thanks for sharing your opinions!

[@rohitseth818]

Are you based in India?

[@BeansAndBezels]

Thanks for watching. No, I"m based in the USA currently. But very much Indian ;)

[@hjander]

Wundebar!