As ever with the German watchmaker, this limited edition chronograph places a high value on functionality and delivers a sporty contemporary look.

Black ops are highly secretive – if not entirely deceptive – and they cannot be attributable to anyone. Hanhart’s take on black ops comes to us by way of the Primus Black Ops Pilot, a new limited edition chronograph that’s billed as “the ultimate tool watch for modern individuals”.

The focus here is not on the covert part of black ops. That’s because this watch is very attributable to Hanhart given that the brand’s logo can be easily seen on the dial. Even the rotor on the movement has been fitted with a skeletonized Hanhart logo.

Rather, the characteristics that the designers tried to convey with this timepiece are those of black ops units, like the feeling of being focused, tough and decisive. These characteristics are not too far from the brand’s DNA as well.

They have been realized in this piece through the distinctive fluted bezel with red marking, the common “bi-compax” display layout, and of course the anodized aluminum red button. This unique mark not only gets the watch – and the wearer – noticed, but it also represents the connection to the brand’s very first pilot’s chronographs.

On the inside we have the reliable HAN3809 hi-beat automatic movement, which delivers a fair power reserve of 42 hours. It is protected by a black DLC (diamond-like carbon) coated 44 mm stainless steel case, which alludes to the look of the gear worn by black ops teams.

Overall, this is a sturdy and quite masculine chronograph which works as a versatile sports watch. This look is helped by its forest green dial, which is inspired by the German Black Forest that Hanhart calls home.

But just like with real black ops, this watch will be tough to get your hands on. It is limited to just 82 pieces, a slight nod to Hanhart’s foundation year of 1882.