Industrial stopwatch - Junghans West-Germany - Industrial Steel - 1950-1960
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Junghans West-Germany industrial wall stopwatch with a steel case and mechanical movement, dating to circa 1950–1960, in excellent condition and in working order with an infinite power reserve.
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Description from the seller
Junghans Industrial Wall Stopwatch – approx. 1950 – In excellent condition
In excellent condition – No reserve.
A remarkable survivor from the optimistic age of early technical instrumentation: this compact industrial wall stopwatch by Junghans looks as if it could have hung in a mid-century timing laboratory or sports facility, capturing intervals with the precision of German engineering and the visual bravura of the Space Age era.
Historical context
Founded in 1861 in Schramberg, Germany, Junghans grew into one of the world’s largest clock manufacturers by the early 20th century. After WWII, the brand played a major role in the new industrial timing market, producing stopwatches, timers, and technical chronographs for factories, sports clubs, laboratories, and educational institutions. Their 1950s–1960s designs embraced functional clarity and colourful ergonomic controls, reflecting a post-war belief in progress, sport, and measurable efficiency.
Specifications
Diameter: approx. 21.5 cm
Depth: approx. 8 cm
Case material: metal, original industrial powder-coat finish
Front: domed glass protective lens, set in a metal bezel
Dial layout: 60-minute primary scale, outer seconds index; painted with lumininescent green paint
Hands: central seconds hand (white), 60-minute timer hand (white), and reset/indicator hand (yellow)
Controls: Bakelite side push-buttons in green, cream and red
Condition report
Overall: excellent working condition, clean and highly presentable
Glass: Clear, intact. The glass is in a mint condition.
Dial: crisp printing, full legibility, original untouched surface
Case: original finish preserved; light age-related wear consistent with industrial use, no major dents or structural damage.
Mechanism: fully functional stopwatch operation (start/stop/reset)
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Junghans Industrial Wall Stopwatch – approx. 1950 – In excellent condition
In excellent condition – No reserve.
A remarkable survivor from the optimistic age of early technical instrumentation: this compact industrial wall stopwatch by Junghans looks as if it could have hung in a mid-century timing laboratory or sports facility, capturing intervals with the precision of German engineering and the visual bravura of the Space Age era.
Historical context
Founded in 1861 in Schramberg, Germany, Junghans grew into one of the world’s largest clock manufacturers by the early 20th century. After WWII, the brand played a major role in the new industrial timing market, producing stopwatches, timers, and technical chronographs for factories, sports clubs, laboratories, and educational institutions. Their 1950s–1960s designs embraced functional clarity and colourful ergonomic controls, reflecting a post-war belief in progress, sport, and measurable efficiency.
Specifications
Diameter: approx. 21.5 cm
Depth: approx. 8 cm
Case material: metal, original industrial powder-coat finish
Front: domed glass protective lens, set in a metal bezel
Dial layout: 60-minute primary scale, outer seconds index; painted with lumininescent green paint
Hands: central seconds hand (white), 60-minute timer hand (white), and reset/indicator hand (yellow)
Controls: Bakelite side push-buttons in green, cream and red
Condition report
Overall: excellent working condition, clean and highly presentable
Glass: Clear, intact. The glass is in a mint condition.
Dial: crisp printing, full legibility, original untouched surface
Case: original finish preserved; light age-related wear consistent with industrial use, no major dents or structural damage.
Mechanism: fully functional stopwatch operation (start/stop/reset)
Seller's Story
We are a passionate team of skilled collectors dedicated to sourcing truly unique and rare vintage pieces. On Catawiki, we showcase only our finest finds. Carefully curated, lovingly selected, and offered with the lowest possible shipping rates as a service to our buyers.
Every item is professionally packed the very next day and shipped via registered mail for a safe and reliable delivery.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
Junghans West-Germany
Clock type
Industrial stopwatch
Material
Steel
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
infinite movement
Striking
Not striking
Style
Industrial
Country of Origin
Germany
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
25 cm
Width
21.5 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
Weight
500 g
