2021 Habring2 Foudroyante-Felix "White" Manually Wound
Ref: Foudroyante-Felix
Specification
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with an original Habring² box & paperwork. The watch comes paired with two Habring² 20mm leather straps. The watch is from Circa. 2021 and is in worn condition, however, as you can see from the photos it is in great overall very fair condition. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.
For more photos see here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XppM4oMaDcQ6Bxgt0k6fukG4Jc9eC6QU?usp=drive_link
4K YouTube video, skip to 12:14 - https://youtu.be/ZdkP8CGWlkw
The Watch
Here we have a 2021 Habring2 Foudroyante-Felix "White" Manually Wound with a 38.5mm stainless steel round case, and long slim drilled lugs that curve over your wrist with a lug-to-lug length of 46mm and a case thickness of 12mm ensuring a comfortable fit. The elegant profile has polished and brushed surfaces that transition perfectly, capturing the light as you move your wrist. Its polished bezel holds a curved sapphire crystal. On the right side is a crown with double seals, between the lugs at 6 o’clock, you will find the consecutive engraved serial number this one is No.#16. The white dial has a granular texture, an outer minute track has a “12” alongside black slim stick indices marking the hours, and at 9 o’clock a distinctive "flashing seconds" (Foudroyante) that rotates once per second, adding a dynamic motion to the dial and elegant blued steel slim stick hands complemented by a patented dead beat (jumping second) centre seconds finish off this classic understated timepiece. On the reverse an exhibition case back with sapphire crystal, inside an inhouse manually wound Habring2 Cal. A11MF, 23 jewels, beating at 28,800 beats per hour, this refined movement is finely finished with blue screws, polished edges and perlage. An antimagnetic escapement with a Carl Haas hairspring to Chronometer standards. KIF shock protection complies with DIN and NIHS standards. The watch comes paired with two Habring² 20mm leather straps and also comes with its Habring² presentation box and papers.
Personal Note
Habring2 produces some of the most impressive watches at this price point and I'm amazed they aren't as sought after as some other independent brands as I feel they punch well above their price. This Foudroyante-Felix features an impressive second hand at 9 o'clock that spins completely once every second and the main second hand which jumps from marker to market with absolute pin-point accuracy every second! Do see the video of this one to really appreciate how spectacular that complication is.
The Brand
Maria and Richard Habring founded Habring² in 1997 in Volkermarkt, Austria. Richard Habring's career started as a watchmaker at IWC under the mentorship of Günter Blümlein. He had a major role in the development of the double chronograph. With help from his wife, they are creating watches that continue the remarkable horology of Austria.