Junghans

Junghans Breaks Formation with Three New Meister Pilot Watches

In the 1950s, Junghans launched one of the most recognizable pilot watches when it was asked by the then newly established Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) to create a chronograph. This highly legible timepiece stood out for its bezel with twelve concave notches, which are also present on the three new additions to the Meister Pilot...

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Aug 18, 2023 by Martin Green

Sponsored: CODE41 Unveils Latest NB24 with the Impressive Stratom Case

CODE41 has unveiled its latest iteration of the NB24, a chronograph watch that has become a legendary part of the brand’s history. This third edition of the NB24 brings with it not only a captivating new color, but also introduces a fresh case design known as the Stratom. The NB24 – A Growing Legacy The...

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Sep 20, 2023 by WatchTime

Junghans Releases Meister Pilot Automatic Navy Blue

Since the early 20th century, Junghans has been manufacturing mechanical on-board watches that were used in both airships and airplanes to determine the duration of flights, and were thus indispensable navigation instruments. The Black Forest based watch factory reached another milestone in the 1950s, with the company developing its first wristwatch for pilots on behalf...

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Jul 20, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

On the Upswing of History: Junghans Presents Meister Pilot Chronoscope

The new Meister Pilot Chronoscope follows the success of a pilot’s chronograph from Junghans that the German Bundeswehr equipped their pilots with in the 1950s. In the days before GPS positioning and autopilot, mechanical watches were indispensable for navigation. This instrument-like timepiece was powered by the very precise and reliable J88 caliber. With great attention...

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Mar 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Destination Ski: Junghans Introduces 1972 Competition FIS Edition Lemon

Junghans is the Official Timing Partner of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships for the third time in a row. The brand is celebrating this sporting event with two limited special editions, one automatic chronograph and one equipped with a quartz engine. The self-winding 1972 Competition FIS Edition Lemon evokes the bold style of the...

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Feb 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Junghans Introduces Meister Fein Automatic Edition Erhard

Junghans commemorates the 200th birthday of its company founder, who was born in the Black Forest on Jan. 23, 1823, with two Meister Fein Automatic Edition Erhards. Limited to 200 pieces each, they are presented in a 39.5mm case in either white or yellow gold. The polished white dial carries the historic Junghans logo from...

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Jan 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Seen at Inhorgenta Munich 2022: New Watches from Junghans, Mühle-Glashütte, and Sinn Spezialuhren

Inhorgenta Munich 2022 opened its doors this month from April 8 to 11. Almost 800 exhibitors showcased their latest products at this trade fair that is important for the DACH market—comprising Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Although the event is best known as a platform for jewelry and design debutantes, it has also become increasingly important...

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Apr 12, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Refinement at the Forefront: Junghans Launches the Meister Fein Edition in a New Version

Following the limited Meister fein Automatic Edition in yellow gold that was launched in 2021 to mark the 160th anniversary, Junghans now introduces an additional variant, this time in a subtle shade of rose gold. The clean, stringent profile of the Meister fein Automatic Edition highlights its distinctive form. The spherical sapphire crystal and the...

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Mar 8, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Junghans Adds to Meister Chronoscope Collection

Junghans introduces a new version of its popular Meister Chronoscope with a fir-green dial. The color is a tribute to the home of the German tradition brand which has been based in the small city of Schramberg in the Black Forest region for more than 160 years. Its former production site, the heritage-listed “Terrassenbau” (terrace...

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Mar 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

“S” Stands for Sport: Testing the Junghans Meister S Chronoscope

With a sturdier case, increased water resistance and a robust strap, Junghans has reworked its classically elegant Meister Chronoscope for a sportier look and feel — truly earning the new “S” in its name. We give it a thorough review in this feature from our March-April 2021 issue. The Meister Chronoscope is one of the...

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May 29, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

BANG FOR THE BUCK

Ticking Admission Tickets: 10 Entry-Level Mechanical Watches

Every watch collection has to start somewhere, and often that initial watch purchase is on a somewhat restricted budget. Here's an introduction to entry-level mechanical watches from 10 brands. To narrow the field down, we only considered men’s watches with a case diameter of 37 mm or greater.

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Nov 20, 2020 by Alexander Krupp

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

Outlaw Connoisseur: “Mayans MC” Actor Antonio Jaramillo Talks Watches

Antonio Jaramillo, who co-stars on FX’s motorcycle club drama “Mayans MC,” whose third season is set to debut this fall, went from selling watches at Tiffany & Co. to acting in stage plays, TV and movies. But the Mexican-born actor has continued his pursuit of horological knowledge while assembling a small but eclectic timepiece collection....

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Mar 6, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

100 Years of Bauhaus: Modern Watches in the Anniversary Year

The Bauhaus is turning 100 years old and watch brands are honoring the colorful heritage of this influential art school. In this feature from our WatchTime 2020 Design Special, on sale now, we explore the major contemporary timepieces with Bauhaus inspiration.

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Nov 3, 2019 by Maria-Bettina Eich

EVENTS:

Worn & Wound Heads to the West Coast for the Second Edition of the Windup San Francisco Fair

Worn & Wound is the world’s leading digital publication for value-driven horology. The eight-year-old website is also behind the Windup Watch Fair, which is, along with our own WatchTime New York and Los Angeles shows, one of the few truly great consumer-facing watch events in the United States. After starting the three-day long watch exhibition...

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Apr 8, 2019 by WatchTime

WATCH TO WATCH

Junghans Throws an Anniversary ‘Haus Party with Max Bill Automatic 100 Jahre Bauhaus

Germany’s Junghans watch brand has long been known by its ardent admirers for a dedication to simple designs inspired by principles of the Bauhaus, the influential German design school established in 1919 in Weimar. As the Bauhaus marks its centennial in 2019, Junghans offers a new watch from its flagship max bill collection that pays...

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Mar 14, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

Taking a Look at the Junghans Meister Chronoscope Terrassenbau

This year, Junghans has introduced a limited edition chronograph model inspired by the centennial anniversary of the brand’s nine-story factory in Schramberg, Germany. All the way back in 1918, Junghans ranked as one of the most prolific watchmakers in the world. As a result, the quaint Schramberg valley that the young marque called home quickly...

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Jun 4, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

NEWS

Announcing The 15 (+2) Prize-Winning Watches at the 2018 Red Dot Design Awards

Fifteen watches have won the coveted international Red Dot design prize in 2018, with two additional watches winning Honorable Mention awards, which the jury grants for well-executed details. Two of the 15 top watches were honored with the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best award: the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic and the TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 Luxury Kit.

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Apr 23, 2018 by Ruediger Bucher

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Junghans Meister Pilot

The modern Junghans Meister Pilot is based on the Junghans J88 Bundeswher Fliegeruhr, a B-Uhr-style pilots' watch developed in 1955 for the newly-established West German military, or Bundeswehr. How does the modern version compare with its vintage predecessor?

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Sep 10, 2017 by Caleb Anderson