Male watches Junghans Max Bill Mega Solar Sapphire 59/2023.02

Movement
Solar
Case material
Titanium
Crystal material
Sapphire - anti-reflective
Weight
24 g
Waterproof
50 m

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The German Junghans Max Bill Mega Sapphire 59/2023.02 from the Max Bill series is popular for its clean, timeless look inspired by the Bauhaus artistic style, while bringing a touch of modern watchmaking technology in the form of a radio-controlled movement. This model is definitely one of the most elegant radio-controlled watches in the world, and it's also newly solar-powered. The design of the watch was conceived for Junghans by Swiss architect, sculptor and designer Max Bill in the 1960s and has remained virtually unchanged ever since.

The Junghans Max Bill Mega Sapphire 59/2023.02 is equipped with a solar-powered in-house J101.85 movement with 6 jewels, which is radio-controlled so you can rely on maximum precision throughout its use. The radio control of this movement is multi-frequency, meaning that it picks up signals on five radio transmitters located around the world (i.e. all but the Chinese transmitter). Even if you are out of signal range, the J101.85 achieves extremely high accuracy - specifically +/- 8s per year. Time adjustment is also possible via smartphone using the Junghans MEGA App (for Android and IOS). This movement also offers a perpetual calendar function without the need for correction up to the year 2400, even without radio signal reception. The date display is located at the traditional position 3. The running reserve on a full battery charge is approximately 3 years.

Another interesting feature of the J101.85 manufacture movement is the movement of the seconds hand, which does not jump after one second, as is common with the vast majority of quartz movements, but after half a second. In addition, the position of the seconds hand is aligned (using ITC - Intelligent Time Correction technology) 1440 times per day according to the last time information received. Also unusual is the movement of the minute hand, which moves in leaps of one minute rather than the standard smooth movement.

The case of this model is made of titanium and its elegance is enhanced by the leather strap. The dial gives a very elegant impression thanks to the simplicity of the Bauhaus artistic style. It is protected by a convex sapphire crystal with a double-sided anti-reflective coating. So you don't have to worry about any scratches. On the dial we find a world map with the position of radio transmitters, according to which the watch is adjusted. The watch can also be adjusted using the Junghans MEGA App on your smartphone, which is available for Android and iOS. Water resistance is 30 metres (3 ATM) - so the watch can withstand normal contact with water, such as rain or hand washing.