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FINALLY!

Post by pacifichrono » Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:03 pm

It's taken three weeks but I FINALLY received my new Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope from Germany. The package was trapped in Customs for awhile and then USPS just took their sweet time delivering it. Picked it up at the Post Office an hour ago. Here's my "reveal."

This Junghans is a masterpiece in both design and execution. The vision was created back in the 1960s by famed Swiss designer/architect/artist Max Bill. Junghans of Germany recently brought the unique retro design to life in this vertical bi-compax eye-grabber powered by a 25 jewel Junghans-signed ETA 7750 movement. Although the nominal case diameter is 40mm, it appears much larger due to its very large dial and very narrow outside bezel. The chrono pushers are of proper retro design, as is the high-domed plexiglass crystal. The elegant hour and minute hands are lumed in a subtle manner.

Although most Max Bill Chronoscopes are fitted with high quality black leather straps, this example was ordered with the optional ($110.00) Junghans mesh bracelet, which is micro-adjustable to fit any size wrist. You might note that the Max Bill's lugs are quite short, which reduces the "open" space between the bracelet/strap and the case - - a nice touch!

By the way, this is one of those watches that looks even better in person than in photos! I love it. :love:

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Regards from Sunny San Diego.............Tom
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Re: FINALLY!

Post by dukerules » Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:07 pm

Really, really cool piece. But don't get it wet.

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Re: FINALLY!

Post by homathetes » Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:09 pm

Dead sexy

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Re: FINALLY!

Post by rockmastermike » Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:12 pm

love the dome crystal - congratulations

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Post by jeckyll » Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:16 pm

That's really cool and has me thinking "art-deco".

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Re: FINALLY!

Post by snootydog » Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:40 pm

Tom,that is just bloody awesome. Really looking forward to more pics of that one. :thumbsup:
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Re: FINALLY!

Post by kfalk » Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:47 pm

Soooo cool! That is a sharp looking piece. Congrats!
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Post by DaveT » Wed Sep 12, 2012 3:41 pm

I like that, very cool looking watch! :thumbsup:
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Re: FINALLY!

Post by deepcdvr » Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:01 pm

:shock: REALLY cool!

I'm not a mesh fan, but that works really well with that piece. Very different - congrats!
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Re: FINALLY!

Post by Pasquale » Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:13 pm

Love it to,.but how cool would it be in 45mm
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Re: FINALLY!

Post by toxicavenger » Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:17 pm

great looking watch!

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Re: FINALLY!

Post by pacifichrono » Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:36 pm

patstarrx wrote:Love it to,.but how cool would it be in 45mm
Even though it's a 40, the dial is probably bigger than most 45s because of the extremely narrow bezel. ;)
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Re: FINALLY!

Post by dnslater » Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:39 pm

Gorgeous, one of the few non divers I would consider.

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Re: FINALLY!

Post by SCM64 » Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:39 pm

I just wet myself...the good way. :jerk:

Outstanding, absolutely LOVE those. :cheers:
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Re: FINALLY!

Post by SCM64 » Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:41 pm

pacifichrono wrote:
patstarrx wrote:Love it to,.but how cool would it be in 45mm
Even though it's a 40, the dial is probably bigger than most 45s because of the extremely narrow bezel. ;)
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Re: FINALLY!

Post by jimyritz » Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:08 pm

Much better looking in person...very cool....Congrats.. :headbang:

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Re: FINALLY!

Post by Lush » Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:09 pm

Now that`s a sexy bitch, congrats!

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Re: FINALLY!

Post by FlyPenFly » Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:58 pm

Love love the dome crystal.

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Re: FINALLY!

Post by DMB » Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:42 pm

Nie snag Tom. I've always liked those. It's also a great strap watch.
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Re: FINALLY!

Post by AZpops » Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:46 pm

Man it's hot! Love it, Congrats! .... :cheers:
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Re: FINALLY!

Post by Deluxeswiss » Thu Sep 13, 2012 3:44 am

Damn!.... It's to die for. Did you get it directly from Junghans or an AD?

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Re: FINALLY!

Post by Chauncy7 » Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:33 am

That is sexy. I would have scratched that shinny caseback taking it out of the box :thumbsup:

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Re: FINALLY!

Post by Kustoms4ever » Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:41 am

Now that is nice! Perfect Modern design. Really like the pushers.
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Re: FINALLY!

Post by pacifichrono » Sat Aug 03, 2013 12:25 pm

Anybody ever get seller's remorse?
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Re: FINALLY!

Post by BSears » Sat Aug 03, 2013 12:28 pm

pacifichrono wrote:Anybody ever get seller's remorse?

:lol: Yep!
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