Three Racing Statements: The Junghans 1972 Chronoscope in Green, Orange, and Turquoise

Posted by Legend of Time on 24th Feb 2026

Three Racing Statements: The Junghans 1972 Chronoscope in Green, Orange, and Turquoise

Most colorful chronographs feel decorative.

The Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Sports Editions do not.

Available in green, orange, and turquoise, these pieces are rooted in real timing heritage — bold, instrument-driven, and unmistakably motorsport inspired.

This is not Bauhaus restraint.

This is trackside clarity.


Designed From Racing, Not For Trend

Junghans’ 1972 line references the brand’s role in international sports timekeeping during the Munich Olympic era. The aesthetic is pulled from timing boards, stopwatches, and high-visibility performance instruments.

Oversized 43.3 mm case.
Strong horizontal architecture.
Clear chronograph layout.

And the strap matters.

The perforated leather racing strap — complete with bold central stripe — directly references vintage driving gloves and classic auto interiors. True racing-inspired chronographs are uncommon in today’s market. Many watches borrow color. Few borrow structure.

These do both.


The Three Variations

Green — Composed Power

The green edition feels grounded and deliberate. The black stripe sharpens the dial and reinforces the racing identity.

Confident. Graphic. Controlled.

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Explore the bold green racing edition, limited to 200 pieces worldwide.
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Orange — High-Impact Visibility

Orange amplifies the performance aesthetic. It leans into bold contrast and immediate legibility — a color historically associated with visibility and timing precision.

Decisive and unapologetic.

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High-visibility performance design with authentic racing strap.
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Turquoise — Modern Edge

Turquoise introduces a contemporary sharpness to the 1972 architecture. It is energetic without losing structure — expressive but disciplined.

Distinct without being chaotic.

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Modern motorsport energy in a limited quartz chronograph.
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Quartz Precision, Purpose-Built

All three models are powered by Junghans’ quartz chronograph movement (Caliber J645.83), delivering:

• Precise 1/5 second timing
• Chronograph functionality
• 24-hour display and date
• 10 BAR water resistance
• Sapphire crystal durability

Quartz here is not a compromise.

It is intentional — reliable, accurate, and aligned with the performance DNA of the 1972 line.


The Legend of Time Perspective

Color alone does not create presence.

Structure does.

The 1972 Chronoscope Sports Editions combine bold dial execution with authentic racing references and precise quartz timing — a combination that is increasingly rare in modern watch design.

For collectors who appreciate motorsport lineage without cliché and graphic identity without excess, these three variations offer something distinct.

Available now at Legend of Time.