#noreservedays Title: Junghans Trilastic 17 Jewels (Gold-Tone, Germany) – Elegant Mid-Century German Dress Watch with Bauhaus Influence Model Overview This vintage Junghans Trilastic 17 Jewels is a refined and highly collectible example of post-war German watchmaking, combining clean Bauhaus-inspired aesthetics with the technical reliability for which Junghans became internationally respected. Produced during the golden era of minimalist European dress watches, the model reflects the restrained elegance and functional design philosophy that made German watches distinct from their Swiss counterparts. The watch features a beautifully balanced silver sunburst dial with applied gold-tone markers, faceted dauphine hands, and a thin polished case profile that wears exceptionally well even by modern standards. The “Trilastic” designation refers to Junghans’ shock-protection technology used during the period to improve durability and movement stability. Founded in 1861, Junghans became one of Germany’s most important watch manufacturers and later gained worldwide recognition through its collaborations with Bauhaus designer Max Bill. Watches such as this Trilastic helped establish the visual language that would later define the iconic minimalist Junghans identity. An elegant and authentic mid-century vintage dress watch with timeless proportions and strong collector appeal. Technical Specifications Brand: Junghans Model: Trilastic 17 Jewels Movement: Mechanical hand-wound movement, 17 jewels Country of Manufacture: Germany Production Era: Approx. 1950s–1960s Serial / Case Number: Not visible Case Material: Gold-tone plated case with stainless steel back Dimensions: Approx. 34 mm excluding crown Bezel: Slim polished bezel Crystal: Domed acrylic crystal Water Resistance: Not tested Dial & Hands Dial Colour: Silver sunburst / champagne tone Markers: Applied gold-tone baton indices with dotted minute track Date: No Branding: “Junghans Trilastic 17 Jewels” below 12 o’clock Hands: Gold-tone dauphine hands with central seconds hand Caseback Material: Stainless steel Attachment: Snap-on caseback Engravings: “Stainless Steel Back – Shockproof – 20 Micron” Strap & Buckle Strap: Brown leather strap, modern replacement Buckle: Gold-tone pin buckle Notable Historical / Brand Context Junghans played a major role in shaping 20th-century German industrial and watch design. By the 1950s and 1960s, the company had become known for elegant minimalist watches emphasizing readability, proportion, and engineering precision rather than excessive decoration. The Trilastic line represented reliable everyday mechanical watchmaking with subtle technical enhancements such as shock resistance, while the clean dial architecture foreshadowed the famous Max Bill designs that later made Junghans a cult name among design collectors worldwide. Its understated aesthetic today feels remarkably contemporary and fits perfectly within the growing appreciation for vintage German Bauhaus-inspired watches. Collector Appeal & Value Potential Vintage Junghans watches have seen steadily increasing collector interest as enthusiasts discover the historical importance of German watchmaking beyond the dominant Swiss market. Clean original examples from the pre-Max Bill era are becoming increasingly desirable thanks to their elegant proportions and authentic mid-century styling. This watch is especially attractive for collectors seeking affordable but historically important vintage dress watches with strong design pedigree and everyday wearability. Condition Report The watch is in honest vintage condition with visible age-related wear consistent with decades of careful use. The dial retains attractive vintage patina and original character. The gold-tone case shows light wear and minor plating loss in areas. Acrylic crystal presents with normal signs of age. Strap is a later replacement. The movement is currently running; however, long-term accuracy and water resistance are not guaranteed unless professionally serviced. Delivery Packaging: Carefully packed in generic watch box Shipping: Registered and insured shipping from EU with secure professional packaging. Customs duties outside the EU remain the buyer’s responsibility.