Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope Bauhaus Automatic Chronograph 40mm Ref. 27/4303.02
Junghans Germany 1861
The Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope Bauhaus 27/4409.02 brings the collection’s design history into sharper focus. Its automatic chronograph movement and distinctive dial preserve the clarity of Max Bill’s original design language, while details inspired by the Bauhaus building in Dessau give this edition a direct connection to the movement that shaped modern design.
The Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope Bauhaus 27/4409.02 brings together two defining elements of the collection: the clarity of Max Bill’s design language and the mechanical complexity of an automatic chronograph.
Despite its added functionality, the dial remains balanced and immediately legible. The chronograph displays and date function are integrated with the restraint expected of a Max Bill watch, allowing the design to remain calm even as the movement becomes more complex.
The 27/4409.02 is distinguished by its connection to the Bauhaus school in Dessau. Design details reference the architecture and visual language of the historic Bauhaus building, giving the watch a direct link to the movement that helped shape Max Bill’s approach to art, architecture, and industrial design.
It is a chronograph with a point of view, mechanically substantial, historically connected, and visually restrained.
The 40 mm stainless steel case gives the Chronoscope a stronger presence than the simpler Max Bill models while preserving the balanced proportions of the collection. The domed sapphire crystal adds depth to the dial and reinforces the softly curved profile.
For those who appreciate the simplicity of Max Bill design but want the added character and functionality of a mechanical chronograph, this reference offers both without unnecessary excess.
Reference: 27/4409.02
Movement: Junghans Caliber J880.2 automatic chronograph
Case: Stainless steel, 40 mm diameter
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, date display
Water Resistance: 5 bar / 50 meters