Junghans Max Bill Automatic Ref. 27/4308.02 | 38 mm | Bauhaus Black Dial Classic
Junghans Germany 1861
The purest expression of Max Bill’s original watch design. Its historically proportioned 34 mm case, uninterrupted numeral dial, and hand-wound movement create a quiet mechanical ritual for every day.
The Junghans Max Bill Hand-Winding Ref. 27/3701.02 preserves the proportions and visual clarity that made the original Max Bill wristwatches of 1961 so influential. Its 34 mm stainless-steel case, matte silver-plated dial, and distinctly rounded numerals remain remarkably close to the original design.
The dial is intentionally free of a date display, leaving the typography and minute track uninterrupted. Its arrangement feels logical and calm, reflecting Max Bill’s belief that good design should unite beauty with practical purpose.
At 34 mm in diameter and only 9 mm high, the case wears slim, light, and beautifully balanced. The anti-reflective sapphire crystal follows the softly domed profile associated with the historic design while providing modern scratch resistance and clarity.
Inside is the Junghans Caliber J805.1 hand-winding movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Winding the watch by hand creates a direct, tactile connection to the mechanism and turns a simple daily action into part of the experience of ownership.
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This is the Max Bill we recommend to someone who values original proportions and wants a more personal mechanical experience. Its compact size is historically appropriate, while the no-date dial and hand-wound movement keep the watch focused on the essentials.
The 27/3701.02 expresses Max Bill’s design language with unusual clarity. There is no automatic rotor, date window, or decorative complication. The restrained case, carefully spaced dial, and manually wound movement create a watch that feels thoughtful, complete, and connected to its 1961 origins.
A hand-wound watch asks for a brief moment of interaction. Turning the crown powers the movement directly, creating a simple ritual that many mechanical-watch owners find especially satisfying. With approximately 42 hours of reserve, the watch can comfortably run beyond a full day between windings.
The 34 mm case should not be understood simply as a small watch. These are the proportions associated with the original Max Bill wristwatch, and the open dial allows it to appear larger than the measurement suggests. It is ideal for smaller wrists, traditional-size enthusiasts, and anyone who prefers quiet presence over visual weight.
Your purchase includes the original Junghans presentation box, official warranty card, instruction manual, and complimentary insured shipping.
As an Authorized Junghans Dealer, every new watch we sell is factory authentic and backed by the official two-year Junghans international warranty.