Junghans Max Bill An Amazing Bauhaus Dress Watch : Full Review

[@gz7587]

My eyes always go to the number 4 on the max bill. I love the shape of it.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Yes! Absolutely!

[@jackburtonstwin]

I have a 34mm Max Bill with the baby blue dial and the acrylic crystal. Beautiful watch and the slightly soft and warm tone of the acrylic really suits the dial colour of my version. I have a 7.5in wrist and the 34mm does not look small on me at all. People see 34mm and assume the watch is "small", but with so much real estate given to the dial face, it actually appears a very reasonable size in the flesh.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Yeah design is such a huge factor in how a watch actually wears, size wise. You know I don't think I've ever looked at the baby blue dialed Max Bills. I'll have to correct that oversight today! :) Thanks for watching!

[@TeslasSecret]

I couldn’t find anything that baby blue dial, would you mind sharing the reference number ? I always thought those Max Bills would look even better with a splash of colour !

[@runcoweezrun8143]

Men's Watch size are 32mm - 39mm. Big Watch fashion started in1970's when women started wearing them. Men couldn't take it so they started to wear bigger Watches and then, sky became the limit for Big Watches. Actors Stallone wore a 54mm and Ahnold, a 58mm. Singer Flavor Flav couldn't stand that, so while performing, he wore a Clock in his neck. What could be next is another entertainer Rolling in a Grandfather's Clock on the stage 😉

[@buildyourownclone]

That's probably one of the most beautiful crystals I've ever seen.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

It is REALLY amazing. And the sort of oil-slick blue that you get glimpses of here and there - coupled with the crazy color of the lumed indices makes it look even more unique. This is currently my absolute fav dressy watch.

[@pejmansehatpour7838]

I have one of these in white dial without the numbers, just markers for hours and minutes. I love it, it's classic in every way and elegant in its simplicity.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Nice!! Max Bills are so great! 🍸🍸

[@Karmazov]

I have the Junghans Max Bill 38mm in Gold PVD with sapphire crystal. I replaced the strap with milanaise bracelet and it is my favorite watch.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

@@Karmazov Oh nice! That's super cool

[@kofiofosu9051]

Pure class! Thought about a vintage Calatrava, then budget steered me to a 35 mm Nomos, but this 34 mm Max Bill kills it!

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Thank you! Yes, it's a brilliant watch! Yeah I should look at vintage Calatravas :)

[@2manysigns]

Super nice . I don't know how I could like the design any more . It seems perfect to me . I hope to get one someday . Good video !

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

It IS a brilliant watch! Good luck in acquiring one in the future!! 🍸🍸

[@jpdemer5]

I got the auto with sapphire (no waiting these days) and it's far and away my favorite - I could wear it with a T-shirt, or a tux, it's that versatile.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Nice! And congrats on that one!

[@pickles632]

I would kill for the white variant with red hands and date window. That watch makes me think of all of the medical dramas I grew up on!

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Oh yes those are great looking! They get my attention everytime they come through my feeds.

[@Wayne_Smith]

This is the best current production watch of this type I've seen and I've been searching for a while. What do you call the face style with that curve? I just wish the hands didn't have lume, and had a tight rounded tip instead of the sharp tip. I found a vintage Zodiac watch in this style I wish I could post a link to show how those rounded tip hands look, that was the best I've seen yet.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Hmm I'm not sure, I'll look that up. And I'll have to look up vintage Zodiacs.

[@savin99]

I will be purchasing one soon

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Nice! It's a brilliant watch!

[@Dave062YT]

Absolte classic !Has to be THE Bauhus watch I'm very jealous lol

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Yes it totally is THE Bauhaus watch! :)

[@duncanidaho2130]

Competitors are the Timex Marlin and the Movado Museum.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Both are also amazing watches! So I can't really disagree :) 🍸🍸

[@dannyg6592]

That's a great looking example of Bauhaus design! So clean. Since you are a vintage watch fan, I am sure you own many watches with acrylic crystals so why the aversion to the acrylic crystal on this one?

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

When I got this I hadn't really delved into vintage so much - so I thought since it would still look brilliant why not go for a worry free crystal. heh

[@dannyg6592]

@@KillingTimeWithNorman I used to refuse to buy a watch with an acrylic crystal, but I am an acrylic convert after getting my Timex Pepsi Q and my Smiths Commando, both with stunning acrylic crystals. They add a warmth that sapphire lacks.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

@@dannyg6592 Yep I'm totally cool with acrylic now also - big thanks to polywatch. But tool watches I still prefer sapphire

[@dannyg6592]

@@KillingTimeWithNorman I agree with you 100%. I have a tube of polywatch just in case :) I ordered a 34mm Timex Marlin - watching your channel has me really digging those Mad Men vibes. This is the smallest watch I've bought in a long time. I will let you know what I think of it after it arrives next week!

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

@@dannyg6592 Cool! Yeah the Marlins are so great! Yep I brought a tube of Polywatch with me to Palm Springs lol Time to take some vintage pieces out and about! Def let me know how you like the Marlin!

[@markkulyas2418]

Does the sapphire crystal have the same shape as the plexiglass, have you had a chance to compare the two. Inquiring minds would love to know😁 thanks for posting the video

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Next week I'll dig out the acrylic crystal and do a comparison! Great idea, thank you! 🍸🍸

[@markkulyas2418]

@@KillingTimeWithNorman Awesome, looking forward to it😁. Comparison: shape, reflection, color. I know an acrylic crystal is installed with a tool and it stays in place under tension, but what about a sapphire crystal, is it permanently glued.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

I'm not sure how they installed the sapphire, since the case can apparently handle both. I don't think it's permanently installed though, since they shipped the old crystal, assumably in case I want to swap them out, but who knows, I'll have to do some digging.

[@أحمدالشمس-ق9ج]

Is it really 34? Is there a link? I've been looking for and all I found was 38 mm version. I think there was 34mm quartz one.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Yep! Here you go: www.junghanswatchesusa.net/max-bill-Hand-Winding-027370204_p_196.html

[@normanbataille8865]

Hey Norman, Norman here :) I have aMax Bill Chronoscope with a mesh strap (silver), I bought it with the plexiglass, do you know if I can change it to Safire crystal? Another question, do you know a good winder for my chrono max bill? Thanks in advance.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Whoah! Great name :) Oooo Is the chronoscope amazing? Never seen one in person. With the smaller Max Bill I know you can swap it out... You could check with a watchmaker. I emailed tictocwatchrepairs about swapping the crystal on my vintage Movado for a sapphire one and they were able to! I would ask them, think I paid < $200. Was TOTALLY worth it! I've only owned one watch winder, I wanna say it was a Vero but can't seem to find it online anymore. I love the style of these: www.amazon.com/Watch-Winder-Smith-Bamboo-Single/dp/B0949GHSDT/ref=mp_s_a_1_31?crid=2XVHV96E8IQ5W&keywords=watch+winder&qid=1656803407&sprefix=watch+winder%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-31 And this one is well priced! www.amazon.com/Aestoria-Orbit-Watch-Winder-CounterClockwise/dp/B09KN1TDPT/ref=mp_s_a_1_24?crid=2XVHV96E8IQ5W&keywords=watch+winder&qid=1656803407&sprefix=watch+winder%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-24

[@normanbataille8865]

@@KillingTimeWithNorman thank you, Norman 😂. The chrono is amazing, I have it for 8 years now, it is one of those watches that make you proud everywhere you go. LOoooots of compliments. Thanks for the advice.

[@Dave062YT]

I would pick the 40mm just because my hands are like shovels and can dwarf a smaller watch,I prefer sapphire crystals but on a piece like this I think I'd stick with the vintage aesthetic of the acrylic and get familiar with polywatch.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

34mm IS pretty small :) Yeah - with dressier watches I no longer mind acrylic. But since it was available for this reference I decided to go for it. I haven't tried Polywatch yet - but I have used my white diamond buffer wheel.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

@MC Morrissey Thank you SO much - Now I'm REALLY glad I paid to get the sapphire... man I would have learned that the hard way! Yeah - everyone out there, if your acrylic crystal has a protective coating - polywatch etc could begin to.remove that etc. Best to not even coat it.

[@mikebikekite1]

The first thing any watch collector wants to know is what does the watch look like. I fast forwarded through the first 4 minutes and then gave up. Can I suggest you show the watch initially just so people with limited time can see if it's worth watching.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

My newer videos jump right to the watch pretty quick :) I think I featured this watch in my 30 watches in 30days challenge. You can check it out there. 🍸🍸

[@sergeyvasyliv687]

Beautiful watch. You wouldn’t happen to know your wrist width? I have a 7 inch wrist as well with a width of 2.5 inches. Also does it wear similar to a Marlin?

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

I'll have to measure and let you know, prob tomorrow. It wears very similar to the Marlin 34mm, only slightly larger.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Mine is about 2 1/4"

[@sergeyvasyliv687]

@@KillingTimeWithNorman Thanks for letting me know! :)

[@the_9ent]

The quintessential Bauhaus watch. Accept no imitations haha. I would like to own the white dial version in the future.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Yep! Of all my current watches, the Max Bill as actually my favorite. The white dial variants are super eye catching!

[@zungo2.767]

Hello what is référence this Watch please

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

It should be 27/3702.02 (34mm manual wind) - with the custom sapphire installed by Junghans.

[@danieltaylor4475]

Such a great video! I’m thinking of getting the same watch but in the 38mm. I was wondering if you know whether there’s much difference between the acrylic and sapphire crystal on the watch from a looks perspective? I’d be buying online and just trying to reduce the chance of making the wrong choice. Thank you!

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

I haven't seen it with the acrylic crystal - but I do have the crystal (Junghans sent it w/ the watch) - let me get that out today, and see if it is shaped the same etc. It probably doesn't have the inky blue color that the sapphire does in certain light. I'll respond later today.

[@danieltaylor4475]

@@KillingTimeWithNorman Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

@@danieltaylor4475 Should be able get back to you in a couple hrs.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

@@danieltaylor4475 Like I mentioned, I haven't seen a Max Bill w/ acrylic in person. But I just got out the acrylic Junghans sent (That they replaced w/ sapphire). It is identical in shape etc. My guess is apart from the warmth of acrylic and its other properties, it would look the same -- so - AMAZING. Going the sapphire route is quite a bit more expensive, so good to keep that in mind.

[@danieltaylor4475]

@@KillingTimeWithNorman thanks for following up for me. Much appreciated. As both are the same shape I’d be inclined to stick with the acrylic. I’m very careful with my watches so I’m not worried about scratches.

[@conzmoleman]

i love that they make this in a 34. one day…

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

It's such a brilliant watch!

[@duncanidaho2130]

In order to save some money, one could wait for the plexiglass to get fcuked up then buy the sapphire replacement.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Yep. Sound strategy!

[@stevebelliveau4552]

does this watch have a very loud movement?

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Being a manual winder - there's no rotor sound... But it is actually quieter than a couple watches I compared it to (Timex Marlin, Polerouter).

[@willmac1748]

I have a classic silver dial 38mm with dark brown distressed leather strap

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Oh! That's a cool combination!! Nice!!

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Pure elegance🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

:) Thank you!!

[@MirrlyonTime]

Great review, watch isn't my cup of tea, but love the review nonetheless, awesome job

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was at least entertaining! Thanks for watching.

[@MirrlyonTime]

@@KillingTimeWithNorman I love watches and I love listening to and watching people talk about watches even if I don’t like the watches ha ha

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

@@MirrlyonTime LOL - I'm the same way!

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

@@MirrlyonTime Oh! I need to check out your videos!

[@MirrlyonTime]

@@KillingTimeWithNorman I would love that

[@RAF71chingachgook]

Max Bill didn't design that watch. Junghans created the watches based on a Max Bill wall clock. Max didn't have anything to do with the watches.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Oh! I was not aware of that. Crazy. Thank you for the correction.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

According to the Junghans site, he designed clocks etc in 1956, and later in 1961 took to designing watches -- so I'll definitely have to do some researching.

[@RAF71chingachgook]

@@KillingTimeWithNorman This is my favorite watch of all time. But Junghans is a bit loose with the history. All good.

[@RandallSlick]

A pleasant but profoundly overpriced watch. Don't tell me. They need to recoup their R&D expenditure. Interesting side note: a Junghans clock was probably in the Junkers bomber that obliterated several houses in my grandmother's London street and rendered their occupants either homeless or dead. Which is nice.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Yyyeah - that is definitely the dark side of German watches/clocks :(

[@Picuasco]

Maybe the only flaw is the crown.

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

Yeah... soo tiny. But such a brilliant watch.

[@Picuasco]

@@KillingTimeWithNorman Absolutely yes. The diameter is its strong point.

[@markkulyas2418]

I think a bigger crown would be more user friendly but it would take away from the Elegance of the watch.

[@Picuasco]

@@markkulyas2418 I propose a compromise between elegance and practicality, maybe even just a millimeter more.

[@goseeaboutagirl]

Shame it's not Sapphire

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

I had them retro-fit it with sapphire. :)

[@goseeaboutagirl]

@@KillingTimeWithNorman whoa! May I ask what the extra cost was? You asked Junghans directly? It's such a gorgeous watch

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

@@goseeaboutagirl On their site, for certain pieces, the crystal can be purchased - and the installation can also be added to the cart. It was pretty pricey - pushed the cost to a bit over $1K... but this crystal is BRILLIANT! No regrets at all... And Junghans sends you the original crystal, so you have that also.

[@TROY2048]

man the lighting is terrible, would it kill you to go otside and shoot some b-roll where you can actually see the watch?

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

If it's daytime... it might :) I'll do an updated review and get some better lighting going. And it HAS been a while since I've done BRoll footage... hmm