This year, Junghans celebrates 160 years of watchmaking in Germany's Black Forest region. What better way to commemorate this milestone than by releasing a modern watch that pays homage to the brand's esteemed history. The Junghans Meister fein Automatic embodies the brand's subtle approach to form and design in an elegant and versatile case. These three-hand automatic watches, which at first glance appear to be classic dress watches, conceal a surprise in the form of a convex middle case, creating a striking silhouette with sculptural beauty. The result is a timeless watch that recalls the past while being a contemporary timepiece that will impress for decades to come.
For those unfamiliar with Junghans, the German brand has been prolific for decades, both in terms of quantity (exporting over three million clocks and watches in the early 20th century) and in terms of innovation and design. Throughout the 1900s, the brand developed a vast number of its own calibers, chronometer movements, sports chronometers... and the list goes on. However, Junghans is perhaps best known for its close collaboration with the famous Swiss architect and designer Max Bill. Bill's signature style is a perfect fit for the brand, which favors precise lines and clarity of design and has always adhered to the Bauhaus design school.
The anniversary model Junghans Meister fein Automatic embodies the Bauhaus aesthetic with clean lines and a focus on proportions and legibility. The watch is housed in a 39.5-mm polished stainless steel case with a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a height of just 10.3 mm. Combined with very short lugs and a sculptural convex case, the watch is comfortable to wear on wrists of various sizes while maintaining a confident presence. The size, design, and proportions together make the fein Automatic exceptionally versatile, easily dressed up from head to toe.
The Meister fein Automatic watches are available in three color options: matte silver, sunray silver, and galvanic black with a sunray finish (the black dial also features a black date wheel to maintain the dial's design). Although all watches feature the same elongated hour indices and baton hands elegantly curving down to the edge of the dial, the different color schemes give each a unique style and character.
To give the watch a personalized look, the Junghans Meister fein Automatic can be ordered on a slim Milanese mesh bracelet or on a brown or black leather strap with a stainless steel clasp. The leather straps hug the case, providing a fully personalized appearance. Meanwhile, the classic style of these watches begs to be paired with a variety of straps to match your mood or personal style.
The Junghans Meister fein Automatic is equipped with the Junghans J800.1 caliber - an automatic movement based on the ETA 2824-2. This reliable movement with a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, a 38-hour power reserve, and a date function is visible through the case back. For watches like the fein Automatic, the J800.1 is the perfect choice, being a tried and tested product that delivers exactly what it promises. As expected from a Junghans watch.
The Junghans Meister fein Automatic is available now at a price of 1,450 USD on a Milanese mesh or leather strap. For more information on Junghans' rich 160-year watchmaking history and the Meister fein Automatic model, be sure to visit the brand's website.
