Junghans - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

How many years have I been eyeing this watch? At least fifteen… I first waited for the sapphire crystal (and anti-reflective), which I consider necessary for such an exhibition. Then, other hour charms came to enrich the collection more or less insidiously… And here is a rare price opportunity that reminds me of the famous one to my good memory… to see me give in… as weak as we sometimes are… What a magnificent case, so refined, like a smooth and almost natural pebble… A design conceived by Max Bill in 1961, almost mythical and certainly the most typical of the Bauhaus style, where minimalism becomes art. The perfect harmony between timelessness, simplicity and charm. The dial, initially white in appearance, actually reveals some subtle silver accents. Despite its delicate and ultra-dressy general look (5 atm all the same), it exudes a beautiful manufacturing quality, which (moderately) reassures about its durability and resistance. Nothing to say about its movement based on the 2824.2 (with incabloc shock protection and nivarox balance spring), well adjusted (and approved) over time. The dimensions checked are as follows: 38.1 in diameter, 39.8 from lug to lug, 10.0 in height with the famous domed glass, and 48 grams of weight on leather strap. I confirm the tests read and viewed here and there: the delivered strap is not up to expectations, but the 20mm lug spacing and the general neutrality of the whole make it easy to change the strap by varying the colors or even the materials. The crown suits it perfectly, even if its discretion makes it not very pleasant to use (however limited since it is automatic). If its public price may start to surprise (€1235 incl. tax), the real price paid (which I dare not admit) radically and favorably revises its q/p ratio (hence the note)!

Bought 2 years ago, it is my first automatic watch and it allowed me to enter the world of watchmaking. I was looking for a refined, elegant, classic watch (that follows the Bauhaus movement) and that would go with a dressy outfit. I also liked the idea for a first automatic watch to see the movement. As for the precision and its 28800 vibrations, I was not disappointed. Today, being a little more interested in watchmaking, I can criticize its fragility (robustness is important in my work and I rarely wear it) and I am increasingly interested in more vintage models for a dress watch. But an excellent 1st choice.

First automatic watch I bought for my 25th birthday, I was looking for a rather elegant and refined watch. While I knew almost nothing about the codes and depth of watchmaking in which I would gradually sink, this Max Bill, and the story of its eponymous designer had attracted me. Today, it no longer really corresponds to my tastes with its very large dial opening and the total absence of a bezel. However, I must recognize its qualities of elegance, simplicity and extreme readability with its perfectly aligned hands and indexes. Its robust and basic movement, a 2824-2 does the job but we will still regret this ghost date when you pull the crown. Be careful, a relatively fragile watch, a mineral glass that I damaged twice, and a crown (incredible) that remained in my hand when I pulled it very gently as usual.