Vintage meets precision. Inspired by Junghans’s original 1951 telemeter chronograph, this USA-exclusive edition revives a rare stopwatch tradition—measuring distance via lightning and thunder—with a striking modern design. Limited to 50 numbered pieces, it’s a collector’s dream.
Review Highlight
“A thunderclap of vintage… combining a telemeter and tachymeter in a single watch is rare… faithful to legacy while offering modern specs.”
Modern Vintage Technical Overview
| Feature |
Detail |
| Case |
40.8 mm × 12.6 mm stainless steel with yellow‑gold PVD coating |
| Crystal / Back |
Domed sapphire crystal with AR / exhibition caseback |
| Dial |
Dark‑blue circular brushed; red telemeter scale on grey ring; tachymeter on outer edge |
| Hands & Markers |
Sword hands & Arabic numerals with beige Super‑LumiNova; red chronograph hand |
| Movement |
Self-winding Caliber J880.3 (ETA 2892‑A2 + Dubois‑Dépraz chrono); 42‑hour reserve; rhodium finish & blue screws visible through back |
| Functions |
Hours, minutes, small seconds, 30‑minute chronograph, telemeter & tachymeter |
| Strap / Buckle |
Dark‑blue leather with saddle‑stitch, PVD buckle |
| Water Resistance |
5 bar / 50 m |
| Edition |
Limited to 50 pieces, exclusively for USA market |
| Price |
USD 3,180 (exact offer price or call for current pricing) |
Why You’ll Love It
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Rarified design: only 50 made, each uniquely numbered
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Function-forward heritage: dual scales for telemeter & tachymeter—crafted for practicality
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Vintage pulse: yellow-gold PVD case and red accents evoke 1950s styling
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Collector-grade movement: see it through the exhibition back
Story & Inspiration
First released in 1951, the telemeter scale let wearers measure the distance of lightning strikes or artillery—tracking time and distance in one sweep. This USA Limited Edition is a modern tribute to that ingenuity, blending nostalgic cues with contemporary craftsmanship for a compelling wrist experience
