Vintage stopwatch help needed

m1marty

m1marty

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While digging in my parts room I came across an old stopwatch that I can't get find online (my google-foo is weak) It's an "old" Hanhart (I'm familiar with them) that is marked "Hanhart" in old script, "7 Jewels" below that and "Made in Germany" on the very bottom. It's a 15 minute timer with a 30 second sweep. Numbers are done in black and red w/ an ivory color face. Metal case w/ metal crown and reset button. Hanhart makes a reproduction "Classic" line that's close but the reset button is the wrong shape. I don't have my camera ATM (will get it back monday) but can send a pic via phone if anyone can help. I assume they are worth a bit of money- this one is in very nice shape and works perfectly. IIRC, the person I got this from said her grandfather used it in the war (I got a bunch of his war gear- he was in WWII) but I'm not sure if it dates back that far. Seems likely as it is very well crafted. Any ideas? Any place I should go for more info? Thanks in advance.
 
I'm not sure about stop watches,I have a few pocket watches and I usually pick up parts and pieces whenever I can and resell some.Pocketwatches aren't worth a whole lot unless they are turn of the century and at least 15 jewels or more.Newer than that or less than 15 jewels are usually only worth $30.00 or so.Try checking ebay,I've never found anything rare enough that there weren't at least 1 or 2 others listed.Just like knives,if it's collectible,somebody is looking for it.
 
I don't know,I did an advanced search and found quite a few,some of them bring decent money $40-160.It may be worth more than I thought,it makes a difference if you have the box for it or anything like that.
 
Seems Hanhart anything is bringing some good money. I'm going to contact a few watch shops in the am. Here is what my stopwatch looks like except mine has a reset button rather than it being in the wind button. Same script, same color, same markings etc.
Hanhart006.jpg
 
The crown and case design is very similar to late 1800s pocketwatches,does the back come off?and is there a name for who made the case and what is the material?It looks like it could be an oresilver case,they were used mostly in the late 1800s.Also does the back screw off or is it a snap fit,most of the earlier watches,the back screwed off.
 
If it was WWII German issue, it should have a marking on the back of D (sn) H or something along those lines. The SN between the letters won't match the SN of the watch. If there's no marking like that then it was private purchase.

Either way, if it's WWII vintage it should be worth something, though of course if it's an issue version that definitely adds to the value.

This guy Konrad Knirim is the expert on military watches. Unfortunately most of his site is in German.
 
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