The Best Minimalist Dress Watch for Around $1,000 Now With A Sapphire Crystal - Max Bill Automatic
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- Опубліковано 2 бер 2022
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You're spot on about the dial looking larger than you'd expect. I own the 34mm handwinding version and it looks like I'm wearing a 37 mm
Hi Teddy - thanks for the review. I just ordered the Max Bill automatic, an extra blue strap and the watch tool kit. Happy with the shopping experience and will shop with you again. Thanks for your watch reviews as well.
It speaks to my engineering machinist background.
Dial looks like what you would find on a quality dial gauge. Highly legible and functional.
Bought my grail watch from Teddy, got to support the hometown kid.
Wonderful experience, easy, prompt communication A+
Now onto the watch. I’m an industrial designer from Cleveland. I work in engineering, specifically machining. Something about the look of this watch screamed dial indicator, or any instrument used in precision applications to me.
However something about my upbringing in design resonated that there’s something else deeper going on here from an experience standpoint.
The watch embodies the “less is more” approach. There’s the perfect amount of information and indication, yet not a smidge of excess!
People don’t understand the difficulty of that feat. It’s a Goldilocks design.
The watch looks excellent on men and women.
It manages to be diminutive, almost forgettable, yet has a stunning, jewel like saucer quality making it have immense presence only to whisk back into the night and be casual and non-flashy. It’s so incredibly classy and timeless.
It has the ability to be a stunning dress watch, then dressed down to a very subtle/simple subdued piece. Again, very very difficult to achieve.
I believe the watch goes well with any straps because you’re not dealing with hue. Everything about the watch is perfectly balanced monochrome value. The way light plays off the watch is really stunning.
The legibility is incredible, all print is super crisp. Even the small 5 minute callouts are so tastefully done.
The lume is really interesting, it’s razor sharp, very little area in lume but again it looks so tastefully minimal.
I’m really blown away by a truly timeless design. I will stare at this watch in wonder chasing the elusive universal design this watch embodies.
I have no doubt I just bought a family heirloom, and something I will get joy from admiring, glancing at multiple times per day. It will never get old.
Great to own my first grail watch.
Thanks Teddy for opening the door.
That is excellent to hear and thank you for the support! It is a design language that resonates with me as well and is a piece that will always remain in my collection.
oddly enough, the lume is what really catches me. i love this watch when it is lumed with the two dots at the top. just so so good!
Great review Teddy. I was fortunate to find one with a plexiglass crystal at a price that was too good to pass up from someone who wore it once during their wedding, just received it today. It will be in rotation and used for dressier attire rather than daily wear so the plexiglass crystal isn't too much of a concern and it just looks incredible. Love the way the dial and crystal have that curve at the outer edge, there's nothing else out there that has the same visual effect IMHO south of a Ressence.
Simplicity and sophisticated. Love the style.
I certainly feel what Teddy is saying about liking the watch but not being able to exactly explain why. Im a dive watch guy and love, love catchy dials. But im in need of a dress watch recently and the plain white dial and black strap is very nice contrast, plus the ease of reading the time at a quick glance really is quite amazing!
This was my first big watch purchase. My wife got the quartz version and it was to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary. Great watch. Lovely and thin. It goes well with a variety of straps. It can look casual to classy. Your channel was the first time I discovered Junghans back when you showed your chronoscope. Thank you and keep up the great work
How is that quartz holding on ? Looking to purchase a quartz for myself
@@AldoFelt I have the quartz and it is awesome. I have it on their milanaise bracelet and it is so comfy to wear. The mesh on the bracelet is very dense which makes it a very comfy fit on the wrist. I can recommend it for sure.
@@Lobstersarefabulouz do you have the standard Quartz version or the radio controlled solar version? I am not sure which version to get
@@dave-ld8mo I have the standard quartz with the numerals and date. I'm really happy with it.
IMO the epitome of classic design and class. My favorite watch hands down in every variety!!!
This has been my concern with this brand. Granted, I have an Omega Hesalite Moon watch but it is a case jockey. Love the channel and reviews Teddy!
Beautiful designs Even though the looks of a plain dial might appeal to some people, I just can't compromise having a date or luminous options on watches of this caliber.
Thanks for all your vid3os and info
Now that you you are doing fragrances too you know what a 'signature scent' is ... well if I recall from when I first started watching your watch videos THIS was your 'signature watch'.
Love the minimalist design.
I've got the handwinding. I love the dome. It looks amazing on a milanese mesh metal strap. The short lug length works with that kind of strap. And the inorganic, sterile strap material fits with Bauhaus ethos imo
Hey Andrew it's Andrew lmao. I didnt know much about this watch and I'd love to check out the hand wind version
well said
I've seen the brand before online and saw it in person at a watch show in NYC recently. I instantly recognized the brand when I saw it. The thing is, for the quality, I think it's an excellent value. I love the style. It feels part vintage. Part modern. Very minimalist in both regards. It would go with just about any clothing option too. Definitely on my list.
When it comes to Junghans, I am a bit more partial to the Meister Handaufzug. What a watch!
Great Schwarzwald brand... !! Those guys know what they're doing. I loved their limited Terrassenbau editions.
I just finished my bachelor’s degree and purchased this watch from your website to accompany my suit at interviews and on the job. Excited to see it in person. Purchasing is always an enjoyable experience thanks to the Teddy Baldassarre team!
Wow, I'm sooooo glad you mentioned buying it for interviews because I want to buy one for my son's interviews and wasn't sure if it was appropriate for those settings. But, I thought it's minimalist character would make it fitting for those scenarios. I like that it's minimalist, but a little bit sporty looking.
What’s your opinion on the radio controlled solar version which also features sapphire glass? I am not sure which version to go for. I plan on using it as my daily office watch
after your video i decide to purchased this watch over the tudor style 38mm 😊
I can’t reviews on the Max Bill MEGA Solar Titanium. Please make one. Is it a good watch?
I’m going for it for sure ! There seem to be a version without the date . I don’t really use dates but I’m not sure if it looks better or without date, any opinion ?
This looks like its made for me , gonna buy it one day .
Wondering whether they might make a faithful recreation of a 1966 Timex Dot-Dash wind up watch to exact specifications?
You can get it without the date window, if that's your preference - although it has the same movement, leaving the crown with a "ghost" position. I just got it with the black dial and the lumed numerals, and it's absolutely gorgeous.
Picked one up without the date window and I gonna agree, it looks even better. 🥰
I bought this watch and put it on a Minalese mesh strap. That pairing is the my favorite watch to date. And I have owned the Grand Seiko shun bun and the Omega Seamaster Black Black. I prefer the Max Bill and mesh strap to watches $6,000 to $8,000 more. Go figure, lol.
The Junghans Max Bill is one of the nicest watch, in the typical german Bauhaus style. On the twice place comes the Nomos Tangente from Glashütte, and then the Sternglas Zeitmesser from Hamburg. All are in the Bauhaus style and very nice.
Much greatings from Germany..... 🙂
Yema France has a Classic 017 just like this.
I think it’s a use case thing. My Max Bill is a dress watch. I don’t need sapphire or a date window for that. I do want elegance. The old model is less practical, but I think more elegant.
I swear this is the BEST you can get for the price
This watch makes the case for the Bauhaus theory of less is more.
I've had a Max Bill for over a year. It not only wears well on my 6 7/8" wrist, but it looks great. I have the gold case with a tan strap.
Is there the black dial version no date with sapphire?
Teddy! Can you please do a review of the Gold PVD Max Bill's? There are practically zero reviews of them on UA-cam and few pictures on Instagram. Would love to see both with and without the numerals.
I read all these comments on Teddy's Channel, and they all go unanswered. What kind of customer service is that, if you can't even respond to a customer's question why would I trust buying a watch from you.
the sapphire version has 5bar water resistance so it's strange that the caseback on yours says 3bar. Maybe they changed the water resistance specs at some point?
I have the sapphire version of the Max Bill Chronoscope and the plexiglass version of the Max Bill Chronoscope and the Max Bill Automatic. I have to admit, though sapphire is nice, the plexiglass does look better and is more in the spirit of the design. I actually prefer the plexiglass, though I'd recommend sapphire for daily use and plexiglass for a watch in rotation with others...
I agree, but it's finding one with plexiglass in the shops
My Dream watch
I love the look of the acrylic crystal, and I’m open to getting the sapphire, but I’m scared the sapphire won’t give the same look/vibe. Which one do you think looks better overall, acrylic or sapphire crystal?
I see all kinds of videos and we the people want to see a side by side comparison of the same watch with both types of crystals. Also explained the different looks between the two. I would have placed an order long ago but these content creators just can't hone in on the important details. Without brick-and-mortar stores existing we need all the help we can get when ordering online to make a decision.
Now the new versions have a water resistance of 50 meters.
Teddy, can you give an update about this junghans? Junghans changed the movement, i don't know if that's any good,... Calibre J800 • Automatic ... i'm considering this watch. This will be my first automatic. The updated version is also water resistant up to 5atm.
Maybe you or my fellow youtubers can help me on this one.
I'm really looking for this kind of watch,
My first automatic.
A thin dress watch with domed saphire crystal. I prefer 10 atm so i can shower with it. Previous brands i've owned are skagen and sternglass to give you an idea.
I'm looking to spend about the thousand euro category. Thanks!
Does the sapphire crystal mean it's clear glass vs acrylic? Is the 3502 a clear glass and not acrylic? Also, they keep saying it's a dress watch, but I was going to buy it for a work watch for my son, who is a scientist in a genetics lab compiling and analyzing data on a computer. Can it be an everyday professional's work watch?
Junghans is starting to grow on me ....nice looking watch this one......
🙋♂️just created another potential buyer😁
Teddy, you do a great job of making me want every watch that you showcase. Junghans has become one of my desired watches over the past year. Well done!
Shittah !!!
- Archie Luxury
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@@TRUYORK718 He also pronounce the J like an English word when he says 'Junghans' lol
@@MrJamesDuffy lighten up and smile a bit !
@@TRUYORK718 Not so easy these days with war in Ukraine and a global pandemic not yet (but hopefully almost) over. My apologies for the sarcastic dig.
I have a Max Bill Chronoscope with a plexy glass crystal. What would be the best way to retrofit it with a Sapphire crystal?
If its the same size I assume a watchmaker could install it 🤔
@@popomomo12 Ive been to a few and they are reluctant to take it in. They say I should go through the manufacturer. But I think the in house crystal replacement is overpticed
I totally agree with this design and would buy that watch immediately if it were a quarter of the price!
Didn’t this exact watch go for about $300-400 less pre-covid?
Really wish it had a display case back, it's the only thing that's stopping me from wanting to buy it.
I wonder if this watch makes the same loud noise as the Max Bill Chronoscope?
I have this, it is not loud. The rotor is not loud at all, but if you hold it maybe 6" to 1ft away from your ear you can hear it tick. Other than that you won't hear it
Real Bauhaus, not "Bauhaus inspired". You can also get this with sapphire, time-only. The original time-only is on permanent display at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art: quite something, especially at this price-point. An often over-looked aspect of Bauhaus is that good design should be attainable and practical, and the 2824 movement is all about that. Absolute icon.
Is there also a sapphire version without date window?
Good question. As he said though, there is the option to retrofit the no date with sapphire.
Stunning piece but priced only because of Max Bill.
Worth around half the price.
I have the old version. Instead of a date wheel it has a ghost position. Unacceptable for such an icon piece IMO.
Still, there are a lot of Bauhaus watches for half the price, but this is a design icon with an ETA movement. 🙂
I need it
baught this one 3 months ago. it was my dream watch. had to send it back because it's ticking noise was unbearable loud :/
Did you send your dog back for barking? Lol
@@1rstTry If it barks very loud 4 times a second, 24h a day for the next 40 years, then yes ;P
All your reviews are good but one thing is missing. It is not wearing the watch to see how it looks on your hand!
You can see it on his wrist at 1:27!
The Max Bill automatic is for tasteless barbarians. Get the manual wind.
I owned two Junghans automatic dress wristwatches. It is a well-designed wristwatch. One is gaining minutes and the other is losing minutes. When people review this watch, they never talk about how accurate the timekeeping of this watch was. It is the worst watch I have purchased. The timekeeping of both eyes was never correct. I would not advise anyone to buy such an expensive wristwatch that is not accurate. The hand-wound version might be different in terms of timekeeping and accuracy I don't know because I don't own one. I am using this medium to tell the world that Junghans is producing a watch that is not fit for purpose. The quality of the Junghans wristwatch did not justify the price.
Mechanical watches all lose or gain time every single day, if you want accuracy everyday by a quartz.
@@markkulyas2418
I would like to respond to your comment. It is like buying a car that sometimes speeds and sometimes it speeds slowly who would buy such a car? Well, they should have included the timekeeping and accuracy of their watches inside the manual booklet that came with their watches. They won't do that because if they did nobody would buy their watches. What they did technically was a scam. Manufacturing an expensive wristwatch that was not up to the standard.
Moreover, if mechanical watches are losing or gaining time the watch manufacturer should stop the production if they can't manufacture it to be accurate. Buying a Junghans wristwatch is like throwing money away it isn't worth it. Moreover, whoever wants to waste his money can buy a Junghans automatic watch.
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I think these Junghans watches are just way too boring.
Thank you for using the word ubiquitous instead of prolific (unlike another popular watch UA-camr).