Male watches Junghans Max Bill Mega Solar Sapphire 59/2022.46

German Junghans Max Bill Mega Solar 59/2022.46 watches from the Max Bill line are popular for their clean, timeless look inspired by the Bauhaus art style, while also bringing a touch of modern watchmaking technology in the form of a radio-controlled movement. This model definitely ranks among the most elegant radio-controlled watches in the world, now also with solar power. The watch design was created for Junghans by the Swiss architect, sculptor and designer Max Bill in the 1960s and has remained practically unchanged since then. This model received the prestigious “Best of the best” award in the Product Design category in 2021. This is the highest distinction in the Red Dot Award competition. Only the best products in the given category receive this award. A year later, it received the Inhorgenta Award 2022 in the “Retailers Choice Award—Best Watch” category at the Inhorgenta trade fair in Munich.

The Junghans Max Bill Mega 059/2022.48 watches are equipped with a solar-powered in-house movement J101.85 with 6 jewels, which is radio-controlled, so you can rely on maximum accuracy throughout use. The radio control of this movement is multi-frequency, which means it receives the signal from five radio transmitters located around the world (i.e. all except the Chinese transmitter). Even if you are outside the signal range, the J101.85 movement achieves extremely high accuracy - specifically +/- 8s per year. Time setting is also possible using a smart mobile phone with the Junghans app (for Android and iOS). This movement also offers a perpetual calendar function without the need for correction until 2400, even without receiving a radio signal. The date display is located in the traditional position at 3 o’clock. The power reserve when the accumulator is fully charged is approximately 3 years.

Another interesting feature of the manufacture movement J101.85 is the movement of the seconds hand, which does not jump in one-second steps, as is common with the vast majority of quartz movements, but in half-second steps. The position of the seconds hand is additionally equalised (using ITC - Intelligent Time Correction technology) 1440x per day according to the last received time information. The movement of the minute hand is also unusual, as it moves in jumps of one minute, not in the standard smooth movement.

The case of this model is made of titanium and its elegance is enhanced by a titanium Milanese bracelet. The dial looks very elegant thanks to the simplicity of the Bauhaus art style. It is protected by a sapphire crystal, which is highly resistant to scratches. The double-sided anti-reflective coating ensures excellent legibility even in direct sunlight. On the case back, we find a world map with the positions of the radio transmitters marked, according to which the watch is set. The watch can also be set using the Junghans app on a smartphone, which is available for Android and iOS. Water resistance is 50 metres (5 ATM) - the watch can therefore withstand normal contact with water, such as rain or a shower.