The Junghans 1972 Competition in Clean Black or White Editions

A venerable German watch model that was as soon as the world’s largest watch and clock producer by the early twentieth century, Junghans is especially identified for its clear and enticing Max Invoice assortment in addition to its elegant Meister vary. There’s, nonetheless, one assortment that really stands aside with its funky design and colors, a watch that couldn’t be extra Seventies and but feels completely up-to-date. We’re speaking in regards to the oval-shaped, typically brightly colored, bullhead-style chronograph Junghans 1972 Competitors. But when these orange or yellow fashions usually are not fairly your style, then the brand new white or black editions is perhaps extra related.

In comparison with the yellow mannequin we reviewed a few years in the past, nothing has modified on the technical facet. The Junghans 1972 Competitors Chronograph continues to be the identical watch that you just love or hate. It is a good signal, as a result of typically a polarising design is the important thing to success. This “lemon” version examined by Robin was… not essentially the most discreet, in all equity. So listed here are two new variations that ought to make issues a bit quieter… a bit, because the originality of the case continues to be current.

What’s an identical is the funky Seventies case form generally known as a bullhead chronograph. The metal, sanded case is oval, however in a great way. If the 45.5mm width can seem horrifying at first, the case size from 12 to six o’clock is simply 41mm (excluding the crown and pushers), which means that it may be worn on just about all wrists. The thickness is measured at 14.5mm, however there’s one other trick: the caseback is dramatically curved to hug the wrist. And so you might have a big watch that may be very comfy. The specs embody a screw-in crown, a caseback secured by screws, an AR-coated sapphire crystal and a snug 100m water-resistance. And the pushers and crown on the prime are genuinely cool…

For a extra discreet and timeless look, Junghans has given the 1972 Competitors Chronograph two new dial choices in black or white. The dials are sunray-brushed and lacquered, with tone-on-tone oval-shaped sub-counters. The vertical format of the counters works on this context, and the dial is framed by a tachymeter scale on a matte inside flange. The date at 3 o’clock feels a bit misplaced, however at the very least we’ve got colour-matched discs. The monochromatic impact doesn’t cease right here, as every mannequin comes with a perforated leather-based strap matching the dial color. This strap is hooked up to the case because of metal inside inserts and screws, sandwiched between the case and the curved caseback. A folding clasp closes it, and the entire conception ensures a safe and cozy match.

Contained in the case, no surprises. The calibre J880.5 is the interior identify for a Sellita SW-500, a clone of the venerable Valjoux 7750. This cam-lever computerized chronograph beats at 4Hz and shops about 48 hours of power. Even when it’s hidden beneath a stable caseback, the model mentions that it’s properly completed with stripes, perlage and blued screws.

Accessible instantly from the model and never restricted, the brand new black or white editions of the Junghans 1972 Competitors are decently priced at EUR 2,590 with German taxes. For extra particulars, please go to www.junghans.de.