I just bought a Junghans Max Bill Automatic. It is the nicest watch I’ve ever owned. Looks absolutely cool and minimalist on my wrist. Great quality for $900.
Great video. Thanks for the honest review. I just bought the watch and I am so confident i saw this video :) I very much agree. Junghans Max Bill is abt 95% design. I too have a very small wrist. I too worry abt the thinkness. The plexis is the BIG problem. The polished metal scratches easy i heard. What made mig buy it in the end was the sapphire option that you can get. I also went with black... waiting for delivery now, hope I love it cus I have been wanting it for 2 years
You could bring more of the strap into view to make your watch look more balanced. Try loosening the strap by one hole to achieve this, but keep in mind that the watch's weight might cause it to shift (slight shift is ok). Alternatively, consider replacing the strap with a nylon or padded leather one, which could help showcase the strap's curves better.
Beauty. I’m just put off because there’s no second hand. You have to run the chrono to see any movement. Not sure if I appreciate that they went COMPLETELY all-in on maintaining that form on the dial yet
I have the 100 year anniversary chronoscope with red accents and I totally understand your point. My wrist is 17 inch, and even for that size it takes a lot of space. Especially because it has a white dial. I personally don't mind that it's a loud movement, it's the nature of the beast. And I even learned to appreciate the 'golfball' effect on the wrist. But I had the same thoughts about the fact that it's more a beauty to look at than to wear. I'm not yet selling mine, though... It's still the perfect watch when I want some variation in my daily wear.
I actually think the oval shape actually hinders the balance. Might have been better with flat where weight can be distributed throughout a bit. For some this won't be an issue.
I actually think the watch looks fine size wise on your wrist. Especially the for the oversize watch guys. 40mm x 42mm lug to lug is just not overly big in my opinion. The lack of bezel makes the dial appear bigger optically. Also agree the 14.4mm thickness is a bit much but it’s a big thick chronograph movement so the case is going to be thicker. Sometimes a watch just doesn’t work out and you have to move it along. I actually picked one of these up after watching your video. 7” wrist and it fits me just fine. Your right, people both watch nuts and regular seem to really respond positively to the Junghans MB Chronoscopes minimalist retro 50’s Space-age look
@@slimwrist1143 oooh thinking of picking up the Form A myself. But having a hard time between that and the Meister Hand Wound. Which would you recommend?
@@cdb5001 can't comment on Meister but really dig the Form A. The thinness makes a huge difference on my wrist. I choose Form A because the dial layout is bit more modern than Meister which has a bit of more classical look. The con of Form A is that the lug width is 21mm vs Meister which I think is more common 20mm.
@@slimwrist1143 hey! Thanks for getting back to me. I love both, and right now on Joma the Form A is selling for a great deal. I'm debating them in my head. The Form A is sapphire, a more reasonable size and a very nice dial. The Meister is a gorgeous dial, beautiful case back and even thinner than the Form A. But acrylic crystal and more money. Oh man, can't decide!!!
This is why you should always try a watch on before buying it if you can. But sometimes it just doesn't start being uncomfortable until you've worn it for a while.
The second part is the issue. Some watches feel good when you originally put it on. Also looking at yourself in the mirror with a dish around you wrist also gets old after a while.
Im 6-6.25" and pit a deposit down on the new black faced Meister chronoscope with the yellow sub dial needles. I tried ghe leather strap version in the store and it was pushing it but ok i thought. Im hoping metal bracelet and dark face work. Coming from a 34mm max bill manual!
Agree with your assessment and thoughtful critique of this watch. I have the same size wrist as you. The watch is too thick. Period. If thin, it would be a keeper.
I love my limited edition with black case and sapphire and red hands. But my wrist is 7.25" I find your watch looking pretty nice on your wrist too though.
I have a similar (but somewhat different) Telemeter Chronograph black dial. The thickness on that one is not an issue since it has a modular chronograph movement (eta 2892 base). I love the dial, see-through caseback but it also doesn’t fit well. Even though its 41mm, lug to lug is basically the same as diameter of the watch, so it wears very small on my 7.25 wrist.
Got the Meister. I have a 7.75 wrist. Wears small on my wrist. But my reason for letting mine go is the sound of the rotor. Drives me crazy that it's so loud. Makes the watch seem cheap. Complete turn off. Sold after only one wear. Wish I would have seen this video before my purchase.
Although I like this watch a lot, one of the reasons I have not bought it yet, is it's size. You mentioned thickness in this video, but diameter is also a discouraging factor for me. As I prefer below 36mm and thin watches. The other thing that has stopped me from buying it until now, is it not having any seconds hand. Junghans has a 34mm hand winding Max bill which looks nice. However that does not have Chronometer.
@@a000ab last I looked, the ‘63 was offered in three sizes, 38,40&42. Sinn, you got me curious and from what I could find, they’d smallest offering looked to be 38.5mm. Someone’s blog entry came up with a photo of one of their chronos, the text underneath referenced a 34mm case. That was misleading as the entry mentioned several Sinn watches and the 34mm in question was a woman’s watch. Not too many chronos out there under 40mm. I one issue might be the height of the movement. Even if you got the case diameter under control, the height of the case would likely appear a bit odd. The OP in this review complains about the height, it’s actually not that tall compared to typical contemporary chronos. Hanhart, they’ve had a limited edition of their 417es in about a 38-39mm. There’s a Dutch startup reviving Airain’s take on the Type XX. They are doing the same for the Lebois name. All there chronos are around 38mm. Not chronos, but Stowa has a nice Bauhaus the Antea with a small second hand at 35.5. Tudor offers some of their designs down to about 28mm, but not a chrono. It is refreshing to see more fine makers offering smaller sizes. I can wear a 44mm case, but a case size between 38-40, as an aesthetic object, that’s a sweet spot for me. Hopefully the trend continues. If you have a link to the 34mm chronos you mentioned, post them here I’d be interested to see them.
That’s because the large chrono size isn’t really a dress watch. Let alone for your wrist size. I have a 6” wrist and would kill for a Max Bill 34. Particularly with their incredibly short lugs, it’s the optimal size for dress watch for anyone 6.5” or less. Get the 34mm version and thank me later.
I haven't heard the Handaufzug, but I do hear an awful din from my Hamilton Pilot Pioneer Bronze when raising my arm up or resting that watch with the bottom strap tucked in. Any amount of tilt triggers a horrid kind of tick that is less pleasant than the level background tick. The Handaufzug and its strap feel small. The crown, which requires winding every morning, is nearly impossible to grab ahold of. I can't feel whether it's done winding or not.
I could not disagree with you. It’s a very alluring watch but should be avoided on a smaller wrist. You would think it would suit one fine at 40mm but that is all dial face.
It is said the watch movement is loud because the 7750 caliber. The eta 7750 is used in a lot of watches. Does this mean every watch that uses the 7750 is so loud?
I believe so in majority of the cases. However the noise level is very subjective but I think you will find a consensus that you definitely hear the movement. on this eta
That looks like an old fashioned pocket watch that has been strapped to the wrist. I have just put my Japanese automatic upto my ear and cannot hear anything.
Many of their watches do sit up on the wrist like it’s on a stand. Personally I like how it stands up. Great looking watch, is clunky and loud, but you’re the one that has to enjoy it. If you don’t, definitely part ways. Just a part of being in this hobby.
As chronograph go, that’s not particularly tall. It’s probably quite tall compared to a typical three hand offering from them, but not for a chrono. I give them props for continuing to offer plexi crystals as well as a sapphire option. This would not be an everyday wear for me. The plexi is a huge part of the aesthetic. It’s inexpensive and can be buffed. Not a big deal.
I bought the Junghans Form A. I don't think it replaces the max bill but for me it suits me perfectly. If you want you can checkout my video of it czcams.com/video/uT4x4rkTT5o/video.html
I have not. Have form a though and it fits perfectly. However form a much like max bill has a face that is mostly dial so it appears much larger than a 40 on your wrist (I think it is 39 actually).
what type of snarky comments do you get about the brew watch? can you elaborate, im a big fan of the brew and its how i stumbled on your channel, as im thinking of buying one.
It was for the teal retrograph that I got comments because it was so out there (no longer available on the site), I loved it but it was too big for my wrist. retromatic no one even cared, but i flipped that one as well because butterfly clasp never sized correctly on my 6.5 wrist.
I think if you actually had a space-ship on the back of your wrist it would feel a lot worse. 🤣 Are you going to replace it with another Junghans that's thinner?
@@slimwrist1143 Nice thin one. I know what you mean about the Max Bill dial though. Of course the standard Max Bill Automatic is just 10.4mm thick so much thinner than the Chronoscope at 13.9mm. In due course I will have to acquire one!
Really appreciate the honesty. Both genuine pros and cons. And acknowledging that everything is subjective.
can we start a search committee to figure out where to buy that strap? Perfect combo. Great review, thanks!
LOL
@@slimwrist1143 so what strap is it though?
@@danielgoichman6426 I echo this
Ebay
I just bought a Junghans Max Bill Automatic. It is the nicest watch I’ve ever owned. Looks absolutely cool and minimalist on my wrist. Great quality for $900.
900$?? From where?
@@AlrosAvellana a dealer on eBay.
i agree on the noise and the size issue. I think the max bill quartz 38mm is the better choice, cheaper thiner and same dial
Great video. Thanks for the honest review. I just bought the watch and I am so confident i saw this video :) I very much agree. Junghans Max Bill is abt 95% design. I too have a very small wrist. I too worry abt the thinkness. The plexis is the BIG problem. The polished metal scratches easy i heard. What made mig buy it in the end was the sapphire option that you can get. I also went with black... waiting for delivery now, hope I love it cus I have been wanting it for 2 years
So how did it end up on your wrists? Very close at buying as well and my wrists arent the biggest either
You could bring more of the strap into view to make your watch look more balanced. Try loosening the strap by one hole to achieve this, but keep in mind that the watch's weight might cause it to shift (slight shift is ok). Alternatively, consider replacing the strap with a nylon or padded leather one, which could help showcase the strap's curves better.
Beauty. I’m just put off because there’s no second hand. You have to run the chrono to see any movement. Not sure if I appreciate that they went COMPLETELY all-in on maintaining that form on the dial yet
I have the 100 year anniversary chronoscope with red accents and I totally understand your point. My wrist is 17 inch, and even for that size it takes a lot of space. Especially because it has a white dial. I personally don't mind that it's a loud movement, it's the nature of the beast. And I even learned to appreciate the 'golfball' effect on the wrist. But I had the same thoughts about the fact that it's more a beauty to look at than to wear. I'm not yet selling mine, though... It's still the perfect watch when I want some variation in my daily wear.
wait, did you say 17 inch wrist?
Yes... 17. Sorry haha. 18cm, 7 inch. Of course
I had one too, and I agree. It was too big, too high, and too noisy. You should try a 38mm Max Bill with a sapphire crystal. I got one, and I love it.
I got a Junghans Form A Automatic last week and way more in tune with my need. Will do a review after I spend some time with it.
@@slimwrist1143 does the movement make noise in this one too ?
@@adityagupta-ri1si every automatic movement make noise from winding but form a def lot quieter than max bill.
@@slimwrist1143 thanks 🙏🏻
Gorgeous watch but I'm with you on that thickness. That's really thick.
I have an orient maestro and this is another level of thick
I actually think the oval shape actually hinders the balance. Might have been better with flat where weight can be distributed throughout a bit. For some this won't be an issue.
I actually think the watch looks fine size wise on your wrist. Especially the for the oversize watch guys. 40mm x 42mm lug to lug is just not overly big in my opinion. The lack of bezel makes the dial appear bigger optically. Also agree the 14.4mm thickness is a bit much but it’s a big thick chronograph movement so the case is going to be thicker. Sometimes a watch just doesn’t work out and you have to move it along. I actually picked one of these up after watching your video. 7” wrist and it fits me just fine. Your right, people both watch nuts and regular seem to really respond positively to the Junghans MB Chronoscopes minimalist retro 50’s Space-age look
I bought the Max Bill Automatic Bauhaus. It is one of the most beautiful watches I know.
I have the form A automatic now. Junghans makes beautiful Bauhaus designed watches no doubt!
@Muhammad Dominik it did not work. It is all kinds of broke. It installed a virus on my computer. Don’t install it.
@@slimwrist1143 oooh thinking of picking up the Form A myself. But having a hard time between that and the Meister Hand Wound. Which would you recommend?
@@cdb5001 can't comment on Meister but really dig the Form A. The thinness makes a huge difference on my wrist. I choose Form A because the dial layout is bit more modern than Meister which has a bit of more classical look. The con of Form A is that the lug width is 21mm vs Meister which I think is more common 20mm.
@@slimwrist1143 hey! Thanks for getting back to me. I love both, and right now on Joma the Form A is selling for a great deal. I'm debating them in my head.
The Form A is sapphire, a more reasonable size and a very nice dial.
The Meister is a gorgeous dial, beautiful case back and even thinner than the Form A. But acrylic crystal and more money.
Oh man, can't decide!!!
I have 6.25inch wrist, but with this blue strap I want this watch even more than everything else!
Get it! This video was just a personal opinion. It is a beautiful watch.
Thanks for great advice!
Nice honest review of what arguably is iconic.
They should have made it manually wound, get rid of the rotor, and shave off 1-2 mm. That would be a killer watch.
This is why you should always try a watch on before buying it if you can. But sometimes it just doesn't start being uncomfortable until you've worn it for a while.
The second part is the issue. Some watches feel good when you originally put it on. Also looking at yourself in the mirror with a dish around you wrist also gets old after a while.
I think too it was a bit big for you. Thank you for sharing.
Agree, you need less thick watch. Mechanical chronographs can't be thin at all. But Max Bill is very cool in general.
Im 6-6.25" and pit a deposit down on the new black faced Meister chronoscope with the yellow sub dial needles. I tried ghe leather strap version in the store and it was pushing it but ok i thought. Im hoping metal bracelet and dark face work. Coming from a 34mm max bill manual!
Agree with your assessment and thoughtful critique of this watch. I have the same size wrist as you. The watch is too thick. Period. If thin, it would be a keeper.
I love my limited edition with black case and sapphire and red hands. But my wrist is 7.25" I find your watch looking pretty nice on your wrist too though.
I have a similar (but somewhat different) Telemeter Chronograph black dial. The thickness on that one is not an issue since it has a modular chronograph movement (eta 2892 base). I love the dial, see-through caseback but it also doesn’t fit well. Even though its 41mm, lug to lug is basically the same as diameter of the watch, so it wears very small on my 7.25 wrist.
i definitely need to try it first in my hand before buying it online. Especially with that price range, in India! It's more expensive here!
Yes for any watch try it if you can.
good point about the golf ball funny as it sounds
Got the Meister. I have a 7.75 wrist. Wears small on my wrist. But my reason for letting mine go is the sound of the rotor. Drives me crazy that it's so loud. Makes the watch seem cheap. Complete turn off. Sold after only one wear. Wish I would have seen this video before my purchase.
It is louder than my girlfriend when I forget our anniversary
@@slimwrist1143 truth! Lol
Although I like this watch a lot, one of the reasons I have not bought it yet, is it's size.
You mentioned thickness in this video, but diameter is also a discouraging factor for me. As I prefer below 36mm and thin watches.
The other thing that has stopped me from buying it until now, is it not having any seconds hand.
Junghans has a 34mm hand winding Max bill which looks nice. However that does not have Chronometer.
Do you know if any chronographs
One famous one is Seagull 1363. I think Sinn should also have a model.
@@a000ab last I looked, the ‘63 was offered in three sizes, 38,40&42. Sinn, you got me curious and from what I could find, they’d smallest offering looked to be 38.5mm. Someone’s blog entry came up with a photo of one of their chronos, the text underneath referenced a 34mm case. That was misleading as the entry mentioned several Sinn watches and the 34mm in question was a woman’s watch.
Not too many chronos out there under 40mm. I one issue might be the height of the movement. Even if you got the case diameter under control, the height of the case would likely appear a bit odd. The OP in this review complains about the height, it’s actually not that tall compared to typical contemporary chronos.
Hanhart, they’ve had a limited edition of their 417es in about a 38-39mm. There’s a Dutch startup reviving Airain’s take on the Type XX. They are doing the same for the Lebois name. All there chronos are around 38mm.
Not chronos, but Stowa has a nice Bauhaus the Antea with a small second hand at 35.5. Tudor offers some of their designs down to about 28mm, but not a chrono.
It is refreshing to see more fine makers offering smaller sizes. I can wear a 44mm case, but a case size between 38-40, as an aesthetic object, that’s a sweet spot for me. Hopefully the trend continues.
If you have a link to the 34mm chronos you mentioned, post them here I’d be interested to see them.
Great review, have the same problem but I can’t let mine go! Also love the strap, where did you get it?
I wish I had an answer for you. I got it from the seller with that combo with the OEM mesh on the side. Enjoy it, it is a beautiful watch for sure.
The most straps ( without the originals ) are made by "kaufmann". You can look at kaufman[dot]shop and you will find what you are looking for.
Looks like a Mancave Leather strap
looks stunning... on my wishlist...
That’s because the large chrono size isn’t really a dress watch. Let alone for your wrist size. I have a 6” wrist and would kill for a Max Bill 34. Particularly with their incredibly short lugs, it’s the optimal size for dress watch for anyone 6.5” or less.
Get the 34mm version and thank me later.
Very useful!
The words You are looking for the dials color and texture: a pearl. They can be „pearlwhite“ to grey and black, but alway a non-slick texture….
all subjective... thx for the video
I've been looking at the Bauhaus version. I have a big wrist so I don't think the issues will be as pronounced for me.
The leather strap on the watch looks amazing, would you happen to know the exact brand and model of the strap?
I haven't heard the Handaufzug, but I do hear an awful din from my Hamilton Pilot Pioneer Bronze when raising my arm up or resting that watch with the bottom strap tucked in. Any amount of tilt triggers a horrid kind of tick that is less pleasant than the level background tick.
The Handaufzug and its strap feel small.
The crown, which requires winding every morning, is nearly impossible to grab ahold of. I can't feel whether it's done winding or not.
Why I "Never" sold my Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope? Simple. I never Bought one 😂
Where did you get that strap? Nice strap.
If you like it more as a peace of art than a wristwatch , just go with a tablewatch or wallclock ín the same Max Bill design
just buy the Max Bill Kleine Automatic, it's suitable for all wrist sizes
I could not disagree with you. It’s a very alluring watch but should be avoided on a smaller wrist. You would think it would suit one fine at 40mm but that is all dial face.
I like this watch very much
It is said the watch movement is loud because the 7750 caliber. The eta 7750 is used in a lot of watches. Does this mean every watch that uses the 7750 is so loud?
I believe so in majority of the cases. However the noise level is very subjective but I think you will find a consensus that you definitely hear the movement. on this eta
thank you for this video and your thoughts...after this experience you think you will try the 35 mm manual?
The mineral dial is also annoying, can't polish it due to their special coating.
I think Junghans started to make sapphire versions recently for their models. Mine wasn't and I had to be pretty careful with it.
That looks like an old fashioned pocket watch that has been strapped to the wrist. I have just put my Japanese automatic upto my ear and cannot hear anything.
That’s is a really nice strap is that an original? If not do you know where it’s possible for me to get one?
That date-window ruins that dial IMO.
Many of their watches do sit up on the wrist like it’s on a stand. Personally I like how it stands up. Great looking watch, is clunky and loud, but you’re the one that has to enjoy it. If you don’t, definitely part ways. Just a part of being in this hobby.
You need the smaller one with 34-36mm.
As chronograph go, that’s not particularly tall. It’s probably quite tall compared to a typical three hand offering from them, but not for a chrono.
I give them props for continuing to offer plexi crystals as well as a sapphire option. This would not be an everyday wear for me. The plexi is a huge part of the aesthetic. It’s inexpensive and can be buffed. Not a big deal.
@slim wrist. Do you have a suggestion for another watch if you love the Junghans Max bill design?
I bought the Junghans Form A. I don't think it replaces the max bill but for me it suits me perfectly. If you want you can checkout my video of it czcams.com/video/uT4x4rkTT5o/video.html
I've got 8.2" (21 cm) wrist, so it will probably fit me:)
lol you will love it!
Beautifullll strapp 😍
what strap is on it ???
Have you tried the thin ones like the mega solar? How does it fit? We have the same wrist.
I have not. Have form a though and it fits perfectly. However form a much like max bill has a face that is mostly dial so it appears much larger than a 40 on your wrist (I think it is 39 actually).
What kind of watch strap is that
I love thin watches
Who makes the retrograph ?
what strap do you have on this?
No sure, came with the purchase.
The most straps ( without the originals ) are made by "kaufmann". You can look at kaufman[dot]shop and you will find what you are looking for.
2:27 Twilight vampires lol
Honestly, it looked fine on your wrist, but you do you.
i would have kept it with my 6.6 inch wrist
what type of snarky comments do you get about the brew watch? can you elaborate, im a big fan of the brew and its how i stumbled on your channel, as im thinking of buying one.
It was for the teal retrograph that I got comments because it was so out there (no longer available on the site), I loved it but it was too big for my wrist. retromatic no one even cared, but i flipped that one as well because butterfly clasp never sized correctly on my 6.5 wrist.
How much for it?
correct me if Im wrong but it seems to me the Junghans with quartz movement is way thinner, isn't it?
Duh....
The Form ones go all the way down to like 7.1mm... LOVE it.
Chrono and automatic is usually 3-4mm thicker. Thinnest is the mechanic one without selfwinding rotor.
good review, i think we have the same size wrist but i still like chunky watches, maybe its a latino thing haha
I was in Mexico city last week. I see what you are saying 🤣
It looks too big on you. It's such a bummer that it is so thick.
Looks like a pan from the side 🧐 … i go to Form A … ✌🏻
Mate how big are your hands?
no idea. normal size I think, if it looks big it is because my wrists are tiny.
Purchase a Nomos. Issue solved.
I think if you actually had a space-ship on the back of your wrist it would feel a lot worse. 🤣 Are you going to replace it with another Junghans that's thinner?
Hey Phil, I have a Form A Automatic which is slightly thinner than 10mm. Huge difference. The dial however I prefer the Max Bill.
@@slimwrist1143 Nice thin one. I know what you mean about the Max Bill dial though. Of course the standard Max Bill Automatic is just 10.4mm thick so much thinner than the Chronoscope at 13.9mm. In due course I will have to acquire one!
35 mm watches are for the ladies
Very useful video but it could br shorter. Thanks anyways
God, this is a slooooow clip, with loooots of repetitions.....
Probably because of that hideous strap you sold it
ONlt time I've seen this watch look bad. It's that bad a pairing
Thats the thing about the Bauhaus Style
I hate Junghans, I hate minimalist, and damn that is thick
I love Junghans and like my ladies , I love it's thickness.
looks too big on you
6.5 not even small wtf
buy nomos
Being subjective That is one of the ugliest watches I have ever seen
That rotor noise is disconcerting, my $100 Vostok sounds better made .
Why not just say "the looks of this watch"? It's easier and less pretentious than the "aesthetics of this watch." 0:40