Hanhart Aquasphere FreeFall Owner Review : Convicing, interesting and aggressive

Hanhart Aquasphere FreeFall Blue (ref: 772.270-6428): This is the first diver's watch to be presented by the German brand since its creation in 1882 at the end of 2024. It measures 42mm with a 49mm lug width and a thickness of 12.95mm. It is water-resistant to 300m and equipped with a helium escape valve. It is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. As a diver's enthusiast, I wanted to add a model from a German brand to my collection. During my research, this model immediately appealed to me thanks to its matte blue dial and sharp typography (reminiscent of the Ball Engineers). The hands are well differentiated and long, making it easy to read the time. The 60-click ceramic bezel is very smooth and pleasant to use. Additionally, the red line on the bezel chamfer at 12 o'clock refers to the history of the colored pushers on Hanhart aviators' chronographs during World War II. The satin-finished case is also well-crafted, with the distinctive hollowed-out sides and drooping lugs, providing excellent wearer comfort (inspired by the Primus model). On the other hand, the screw-down caseback leaves me a little more perplexed... While I find the engraving depicting a seabed with coral and small fish very well done, it doesn't match the sleek and aggressive character of this diver's watch (a bit like an old pirate with flamingo tattoos...). I would have preferred a more aggressive engraving, like a submarine, a torpedo, or a battleship, to remain in keeping with Hanhart's military DNA... The steel bracelet is equipped with flash springs and a diving extension with a very high-quality folding clasp. Finally, the clasp proudly displays a "HANHART" engraving. Regarding the precision of this Sellita SW200-1, I tested it in 6 positions with an excellent average of +3 seconds/day. Hanhart is a manufacturer over a century old with a rich historical reputation, but thanks to this entry into the world of diving watches, it hopes to write a new chapter in its watchmaking adventure and look to the future. For now, I am very satisfied with my Aquasphere, which is overall very successful because it retains all the hallmarks of a classic diver's watch while incorporating its own identity (hollowed sides, red line, "Deutsche Qualität"). It seems to have been a success, as this first edition is now sold out. I think Hanhart will continue to surprise us by hopefully introducing new dial colors and, of course, a chronograph version... To be continued!