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

Junghans Calatrava – Mechanical – White Arabic Dial – 32 mm

A charming vintage timepiece with a clear, purposeful design, this Junghans combines a classic chrome-plated case with a white dial and bold black Arabic numerals. Contrasting hands, luminous detailing and a finely printed minute track create an attractive, legible composition, while its modest proportions preserve the understated elegance of a traditional mechanical watch.

Technical Details

Brand: Junghans

Model: Calatrava-style

Case: Chrome-plated case with tapered lugs

Diameter: 32 mm, excluding the crown

Crystal: Acrylic

Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals and an outer minute track

Hour markers: Printed numerals with luminous dots around the perimeter

Hands: Black hour and minute hands with luminous inserts and a slender central seconds hand

Movement: Mechanical Junghans movement

Functions: Hours, minutes and central seconds

Case back: Solid stainless steel

Water resistance: Not tested

Strap: Generic black rubber strap with a textured surface and perforations

Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 18 cm

Accessories: Supplied with a generic presentation box

Condition Report

Grade B – Good condition, with signs of use consistent with age.

The chrome-plated case displays surface scratches, small marks and wear around the edges and lugs. The stainless-steel case back also shows scratches consistent with use. The white dial retains a pleasing appearance, with minor age-related marks and discolouration. The luminous dots show variations in tone, while the acrylic crystal presents visible surface scratches. The generic rubber strap shows light signs of wear. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.

Water resistance has not been tested. Contact with water should therefore be avoided unless the watch is professionally pressure-tested and resealed.

Story & Heritage

The appeal of this Junghans lies in the clarity of its design. A full set of Arabic numerals, a precise minute track and strongly contrasting hands give the dial a balanced, practical appearance, with each element serving a clear visual purpose.

Against the white background, the black numerals have a distinctive graphic presence. Small luminous dots soften the outer edge, while the Junghans star emblem provides a recognisable focal point beneath 12 o’clock. The absence of a date window preserves the symmetry of the three-hand layout.

The round case and tapered lugs offer a restrained frame for the dial. At 32 mm, the watch retains compact vintage proportions, while the black perforated rubber strap introduces a casual sporting touch.

Inside, the mechanical Junghans movement adds the enduring interest of traditional timekeeping. With its clean colour palette, expressive typography and understated case, this watch offers an appealing choice for someone who appreciates vintage design built around simplicity and legibility.

Internal Reference Number - XTM 249