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

Junghans Telemeter USA Limited Edition Pilot Telemeter • 40.8 mm • Limited to 50 pcs

Junghans Germany 1861
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Description

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

  • Rarified design: only 50 made, each uniquely numbered

  • Function-forward heritage: dual scales for telemeter & tachymeter—crafted for practicality

  • Vintage pulse: yellow-gold PVD case and red accents evoke 1950s styling

  • 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