Timeless Tales: Measured in Principles - The Bauhaus Chronoscope

There’s a moment—often brief, sometimes quiet—when you look at something and know it was created with purpose. The Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope Bauhaus Edition is that kind of object.

It’s not a product of trends or ornament. It’s a continuation of one of the 20th century’s most influential design philosophies: form follows function. And not just in theory. This watch was designed in reverence to the Bauhaus school itself—physically engraved on the caseback and spiritually embedded in every design choice.

A Chronograph for Thinkers

What does it mean to wear a chronograph that follows Bauhaus ideals? It means legibility without clutter. A red date window that balances the dial like a punctuation mark. Slim markers and purposeful proportions. No unnecessary flourish, but plenty of meaning.

Everything about this Max Bill Chronoscope is deliberate:

• The white matte dial doesn’t just look clean—it’s engineered for clarity.

• The convex sapphire crystal curves with vintage softness but maintains modern strength.

• The luminous hands are utilitarian, not flashy.

• And the red date window? A nod to the iconic red doors of the original Bauhaus building in Dessau.

You don’t just wear this watch—you participate in its story.

More Than a Tribute

Junghans isn’t simply referencing the Bauhaus—they were part of the same movement. In fact, Max Bill himself studied under Bauhaus masters before becoming a revered designer and architect in his own right. This timepiece, then, isn’t a throwback. It’s a continuation of a design lineage built on balance, proportion, and clarity of thought.

Why It Still Matters Today

In a world overwhelmed by visual noise, the Max Bill Chronoscope Bauhaus Edition reminds us that subtraction is a form of generosity. It gives back time by making time easier to read. It rewards attention by keeping things timeless. It doesn't demand your gaze—it earns it.

Whether you’re sketching ideas, planning a quiet summer getaway, or simply moving through your day with intention, this watch keeps pace without distraction.

Time is precious. Design gives it form. The Bauhaus Edition gives it both.

Available now at Legend of Time, where watches with legacy meet lives in motion.