Looking for a cool, minimalist watch to upgrade your style? In today’s watch scene, there are certainly a lot of watches that offer Bauhaus looks. But with so many options available, finding one that suits your taste might be a bit overwhelming. Well, the Junghans Max Bill collection is surely a great place to start. These watches offer a simple and timeless design for everyday wear. And lucky for you, we’ve listed down the best of the series. So, let’s get ready to take a look.
Best Junghans Max Bill Watches
1. Junghans Max Bill Men’s Quartz Watch (Model: 041/4562.04)
For our first Junghans Max Bill watch, we have this handsome Junghans Max Bill Men’s Quartz Watch. This watch takes inspiration from the famous Bauhaus Art Movement. For those unfamiliar with the modern art movement, the Bauhaus style gets its name from the German art school and puts an emphasis on functional design. It brings back an object’s design to its essentials, removing clutter and focusing on the object’s main purpose. In a watch, for example, this means removing unnecessary details and using clean lines and fonts. This is to put the focus on the readability of the dial.
Moving on to the actual specifications of the watch, we have a 38mm stainless steel case with a very thin bezel to bring the eye to the dial. It has a handsome beige leather strap with a classic buckle closure. The watch runs on a quartz movement and is water-resistant up to 30 meters. True to the Bauhaus style of watches, this timepiece has a simple matte silver-plated dial with clean lines and fonts. It also has thin luminous watch hands and additional luminous elements. At the same time, it features a calendar window at the 3 o’clock position. Due to its style, this watch is best paired with a business casual attire. However, it’s versatile enough to be worn dressed down or up, depending on the occasion.
2. Junghans Max BILL Unisex Hand Winding Watch (Model: 027/3004.44)
For a more metallic look, try out the Junghans Max BILL Unisex Hand Winding Watch. This watch has a 34mm case that is nicely paired with a cool alloy steel band. Because of the slightly smaller size, this watch can be bought for either men or women. It’s not too large for women’s wrists, while also not looking too small on men’s wrists. For those couples who love to match, this watch is just perfect.
Now, let’s talk about the style. This watch sports the usual minimalist look. It has a numberless silver dial with clean and thin lines. These are paired with matching thin luminous watch hands, and that’s pretty much it. Even the bezel is made thinner to give the dial more space. This watch runs on a mechanical hand-winding movement and has a decent water-resistance of 30 meters. It’s sleek, cool, and looks great on both men and women.
3. Junghans Max Bill Date Watch (Model: 041/4817.00)
The Junghans Max Bill Date Watch is what you’d want your classic dress watch to be. It has a 38mm silver-tone case that is perfectly paired with a classic black leather strap. The numberless dial is quite clean with just the basics. It’s got some thin black hour markers that are super easy to read against the white dial. Enhancing the readability even more are the thin luminous watch hands and additional luminous elements.
For an additional feature that still maintains the uncluttered dial design, we have a small date window by the 3 o’clock position. This watch is perfect for the stylish businessman. It’s nice and professional without being too flashy. Its minimalistic design also makes it quite versatile as it would still look great with a classic shirt and jeans combo.
4. Junghans Max Bill Automatik Watch (Model: 027/4700.04)
The Junghans Max Bill Automatik Watch shares a similar design with the previous watch, but this time, it’s got numbers on it. This is an automatic self-windingwatch, so no need to worry about winding it every so often. The movements your wrist makes as you wear it are more than enough to keep your Junghans Max Bill watch ticking.
This watch has a classic round stainless steel case that is 38mm in diameter, which is perfect for men of average wrist size. The silver-toned case and ultra-thin bezel go perfectly with the handsome black leather strap. This watch has a silver dial with two pairs of Arabic numerals in a clean and easy-to-read font. The larger set shows the usual 12-hour time, while the smaller set of numerals depict the minutes in five-minute intervals. It also has some short, thin black lines in between and some luminous markers as well. The thin watch hands are also luminous, making it quite easy to read the time in dim light. Additionally, the watch also features a small date window.
5. Junghans Max Bill Quartz Date Watch
For those who have a literal darker sense of style, the Junghans Max Bill Quartz Date Black Watch might just be for you. This Bauhaus watch is mostly black with some silver elements. It has a lovely black leather strap, which is made to match the large black dial. The thin silver ring that the bezel provides also enhances the look of this watch.
On the numberless dial, you’ll find some clean, white hour markers that create a good contrast against the dark dial for easy readability. Adding more to the watch’s legibility, we have thin luminous hands and four luminous dots. These dots are placed at the 12 o’clock, 9 o’clock, 6 o’clock, and 3 o’clock positions. A small date window also joins the luminous marker at the 3 o’clock position. This cool, minimalist black watch would stand out both on normal days and during special occasions.
6. Junghans Max Bill Automatic Men’s Watch (Model: 027/3502.00)
Every man should have at least one brown leather watch in their wardrobe. It’s timeless, stylish, and — depending on the design — could be quite a versatile accessory. If you’re still looking for one, this Junghans Max Bill Automatic Men’s Watch could be the perfect fit. It has all the classic elements of a nice dress watch. It has a stainless steel case, a brown leather strap, and a classic white dial. The watch is 38mm in size and has a lighter brown band. It is powered by your own wrist movements and is also water-resistant up to 30 meters.
True to the Bauhaus style, the watch has a pretty thin bezel to make more room for the dial. And to really focus on functionality, the watch keeps it simple and has no additional features. It’s got luminous watch hands and elements for readability. And it even has two sets of Arabic numerals to make it much easier to read the time. The design is clean and straightforward, which is quite perfect for a timeless dress watch.
7. Junghans Max Bill Quartz Men’s Watch (Model: 041/4461.04)
If light brown is not to your liking, then maybe this Junghans Men’s Max Bill Stainless Steel Quartz Watch in a darker brown strap would suit you better. The watch runs on a quartz movement and is water-resistant up to 30 meters, which is just fine for everyday use. It’s got a 38mm stainless steel case and a handsome dark brown leather strap.
The watch has a numbered white dial with two sets of Arabic numerals: one for the 12-hour timing and a smaller set for the minutes. You’ll also find some thin lines and luminous dots on the dial. Speaking of luminosity, the watch’s hands also provide a glow in the dark for easy readability. Lastly, the watch has a small date window by the 3 o’clock position.
8. Junghans Max BILL Hand-Wound Watch (Model: 027/3702.00)
Here’s another handsome black watch for those who can’t get enough of the all-black look. With its ultra-thin bezel, the Junghans Max Bill Hand-Wound Black Dial Watch gives off this almost all-black look. It’s got complementary white Arabic numerals and hour markers that make it easy to read the time on the dark dial.
The lume in the hands also offers optimum readability. This watch has a 35mm case with a calfskin leather strap. It runs on a mechanical hand-wind movement, so make sure to wind it regularly to keep the movement in tiptop shape.
9. Junghans Max Bill Hand-Winding Watch (Model: 027/3701.00)
With a 34mm case, this Junghans Max Bill Analog Watch is best suited for those who have smaller wrists. Its smaller size along with the minimalistic design and light brown strap make this watch suitable for women, too. So, ladies, don’t worry if it doesn’t have the words “ladies’ watch” or “unisex” on it because this watch will still look great on you.
It has a classic round case with a much thinner bezel that is quite familiar to the Bauhaus style. The light brown leather strap gives it quite a stylish and versatile feel. It’s definitely a watch you can both wear on special occasions and ordinary days. The watch has a clean silver dial with two sets of black Arabic numerals, thin black lines, luminous hour markers, and thin luminous watch hands.
10. Junghans Max Bill Automatic Men’s Watch (Model: 027/3500.00)
You can never go wrong with a classic black dress watch. This Junghans Max Bill Automatic Men’s Watch will definitely serve looks with its simple yet elegant design. The watch has a 38mm stainless steel case, which is paired with a handsome black leather strap. It has a classic white dial with two sets of Arabic numerals: the larger one showing the typical 12-hour time and the smaller set showing the minutes in five-minute intervals.
The watch also has thin luminous hands and additional luminous elements that offer the user optimum readability at night. Since this is an automatic watch, you won’t have to worry about constantly winding it. The mere movements your hand makes as you wear it will be enough to power this gorgeous watch.
11. Junghans Max Bill Automatic Men’s Watch (Model: 027/3401.00)
We’ve seen all-black. And we’ve seen the classic brown strap and white dial. But now, we bring you a more modern combination of black and brown. This handsome dress watch will surely make for a great addition to your stylish wardrobe. The watch has a 38mmpolished stainless steel case with a screw-in caseback.
It has a nice brown leather strap that looks great with the black dial. As a minimalist watch, the Junghans Max Bill Automatic Men’s Watch has a pretty simple and straightforward dial. It has cream-colored Arabic numerals, white lines, and thin luminous watch hands. This watch runs on a Swiss automatic movement and has a power reserve of up to 38 hours.
12. Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope Automatic Watch (Model: 027/4501.01)
The Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope Men’s Automatic Watch is the most expensive one on our list, but we believe it’s justifiable, thanks to the cool additional features it showcases. The watch has a 40mm stainless steel case paired with a handsome brown leather strap. It has a cool black dial with gold Arabic numerals and thin luminous hands. But what really sets this watch apart are the cool features it has. The watch has two sub-dials in a thin white font and a day and date window in a black background and white font.
Now, we know we said the Bauhaus style typically removes unnecessary details in its design, but the way the dial is designed makes this watch still look clean and uncluttered despite the presence of additional features. The design isn’t too much to handle. In fact, it’s what makes it look even more appealing.
13. Junghans Max Bill Hand-Winding Watch (Model: 027/3700.00)
Simple and elegant is what this Junghans Max Bill Hand-Winding Watch has to offer. The watch has a 34mm stainless steel case, making it both suitable for men and women. It has a handsome black leather strap and a minimalistic white dial. The numberless dial shows a combination of long black lines and much shorter ones with the addition of a few luminous markers.
The thin watch hands are also luminous, offering good readability even in dim light. This watch runs on a Swiss automatic movement, which means you no longer have to worry about constantly winding your watch.
14. Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope Watch (Model: 027/4003.44)
If you loved the black and brown Chronoscope watch earlier, then you might enjoy this metallic version of the watch. The Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope Watch has a 40mm stainless steel case and a matching stainless steel band. This watch has a matte silver-plated dial with black Arabic numerals, luminous markers, and thin luminous hands.
It also has a chronograph function with a sweep second hand. It has two sub-dials: the top one being a 30-minute counter, and the lower one a 12-hour counter. The watch also features a small date window by the 3 o’clock position. Again, despite the additional functions, the watch still maintains a clean and uncluttered design.
15. Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope Watch (Model: 027/4502.00)
For our last watch, we have the Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope Men’s Chronograph Watch. This, too, is a Chronoscope watch, but this time, it features a lighter color palette. The watch has a 40mm polished stainless steel case with a screw-in caseback.
It’s got a brown calfskin leather strap that goes quite well with the matte silver-plated dial. Aside from the usual dial elements, such as the black Arabic numerals, luminous markers, and thin luminous hands, the dial also showcases some additional features. The watch has a chronograph function so it also includes a sweeping second hand, a 30-minute counter, and a 12-hour counter. Lastly, it also features a tiny date window by the 3 o’clock position.
Final Thoughts
The Junghans Max Bill series offers beautifully designed dress watches that take inspiration from the famous Bauhaus art movement. These watches are simple and straightforward yet still offer a stylish elegance to them. These cool, minimalist watches will surely make a great addition to your already cool wardrobe.
The Junghans Max Bill series prominently features the Bauhaus style. If you want to learn more about the Bauhaus art movement and its role in modern watch design, check out our guide to Bauhaus watches.
