Junghans - Automatic - No reserve price - Men - 1960-1969

Junghans Automatic – Vintage 1960s German Watch
Timeless Mid-Century Design | Classic Blue Dial | Automatic Movement

This elegant Junghans Automatic from the 1960s is a fine example of German watchmaking during a decade defined by clean design, technical progress, and understated elegance. With its balanced proportions, vibrant blue dial, and reliable automatic movement, this watch represents a period when Junghans was among the most respected names in European horology.

The watch features a 37 mm chromed case, a size that wears comfortably and remains true to vintage aesthetics. The deep blue dial is particularly attractive, accented by applied baton hour markers and a contrasting red central seconds hand, adding a subtle sporty character. A framed date window at 3 o’clock enhances everyday practicality without disturbing the dial’s symmetry.

An acrylic crystal protects the dial, consistent with watches of the era. The watch is fitted with a generic leather strap, suitable for wrists up to 20 cm. It comes with a generic box.

Technical Details

Brand: Junghans

Model: Automatic

Era: 1960s

Case Material: Chromed metal

Case Diameter: 37 mm

Crystal: Acrylic

Dial: Blue with applied hour markers and red seconds hand

Movement: Automatic Junghans movement

Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date

Water Resistance: Untested (not guaranteed)

Strap: Generic leather strap

Wrist Size: Up to 20 cm

Condition: Grade B – visible signs of use consistent with age

Box: Generic box

Story & Heritage

Founded in 1861 in Schramberg, Germany, Junghans grew to become one of the most influential watch manufacturers in Europe. By the mid-20th century, the brand was known for combining technical reliability with functional, modern design, a philosophy that later culminated in collaborations with Bauhaus designers.

This 1960s automatic model reflects that transitional era: practical, legible, and confidently modern for its time. The blue dial—less common than silver or black—adds character and originality, while the steel caseback marked “Stainless Steel Back – Shock and Water Resistant” reflects the growing emphasis on durability during that period.

Today, vintage Junghans watches are appreciated by collectors for their honest design, dependable mechanics, and strong historical identity. This piece remains a wearable and authentic example of German horology from one of its most productive decades.

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Internal Reference Number – FOR-09