Junghans Mega Solar Titanium Manual

1. Junghans Mega Clock

Thanks for the replies. I didn't want to come back too early before I got a reasonable number and could see if there was a 'consensus' and I think there might be. The watch was a gift from my late brother and it is a Junghans Mega Solar Radio Controlled Watch.

Basically it has stopped synchronising with the time signal transmitted from Germany. After examination by the Junghans people here in the UK I am told that because of the fault the whole watch 'unit' needs replacing. The only parts not being replaced are of course, the casing, hands and solar cell but because of this the cost is equivalent to a new watch. Hence my enquiry and my contention that I should have expected a longer life out of such a time piece. Thanks for the replies. I didn't want to come back too early before I got a reasonable number and could see if there was a 'consensus' and I think there might be. The watch was a gift from my late brother and it is a Junghans Mega Solar Radio Controlled Watch.

Basically it has stopped synchronising with the time signal transmitted from Germany. After examination by the Junghans people here in the UK I am told that because of the fault the whole watch 'unit' needs replacing.

The only parts not being replaced are of course, the casing, hands and solar cell but because of this the cost is equivalent to a new watch. Hence my enquiry and my contention that I should have expected a longer life out of such a time piece. Even more reason to try to have it repaired. Stupid question, but can't you just run it a a normal quartz watch, and set the time yourself. For that kind of money I'd expect it to keep time without needing to be synchronized. Next suggestion, go to the top of a high building with a clear site of the transmitter in Germany and see if you have any more success. My next suggestion was going to be to check the battery contacts, but looking at a manual online I wonder if it's just discharged, and needs to sit under a lamp for a few days.

And yes I know Junghams would like you to think otherwise, but a full battery might make the reciever work better. Watch repairers are becoming a rarity these days as I found when taking a watch in for repair to a jewellers. They said the old chap who did repairs had retired. I don't know if this is something that is dying out. There are still watchmakers around, although you might have to travel a bit to find one in your region. If the watch is valuable, make sure it's a properly trained watchmaker.

Ideally someone who is WOSTEP trained, or accredited by a prestige manufacturer eg Rolex-accredited. You can then be assured your watch is in the hands of someone who knows what he's doing & has the correct tools & equipment to service your watch properly.

Junghans Mega Clock

JunghansJunghans, at one time primarily known for its quartz, radio controlled, or solar watches, has made a return to mechanical watches in a big way. Its new slogan is back to the roots and they’re not kidding either, it’s a complete return to the older, classic look where three handed watches now set the tone. Today, the ever young appearance of the vintage style from Max Bill and the Meister collection are important pillars in this brand’s portfolio.Made in Germany is now synonymous with extraordinary elegance and cutting-edge Bauhaus styles and can hold its own against its Swiss counterparts. In comparison with the recent heritage collections of other producers, the new models energetically lean towards the vintage character of its predecessors. It’s awesome that the brand feels so strongly about staying true to its traditions and it’s definitely reflected in their slick mid-century designed timepieces.Junghans Collections Max BillFunctional, pragmatic, and timeless. The visuals of Max Bill have been revived by Junghans and it’s almost more than just a “mere” collection.

It’s a sub-brand and also an important pillar of the product identity at Junghans. The watches optics are very clean with their unmistakable Bauhaus styles, where opulence and overloaded designs give way to plainer forms and proportions.MeisterThe Meister collection consists of a lineup of high-grade watches. First launched in 1936, the Meister design world is defined by the spirit of days long since past. Just as in the Max Bill collection, understatement and elegance are the highest premise.Erhard JunghansThis collection, named after the company’s founder Erhard Junghans, contains the sum total of their creativity. It reverts the tone back to elegance and timelessness. Similar to the Max Bill series, the Erhard Junghans collection also was formed as a sub brand with its own logo. Its high-end models Tempus and Creator, are offered in gold and steel variants.Junghans broken down into numbers 0,67: Around two thirds of Junghans watchesJunghans made a return to mechanical watches, roughly ⅔ of its total products, after the era of the quartz, radio and solar wristwatches had ended.

Instead of its own manufactory made movements, e.g. The famous gooseneck fine adjustment, It has placed its faith in tried and test movements from ETA. After all the turbulent years, what’s the rush anyways? 1: Formerly, the largest watch manufacturer in the worldWith over 3,000 employees and yearly sales of over 3 million watches, Junghans was the biggest manufacturer of watches in the world at the beginning of the 20th century. A lot has changed in the watch industry since then. However, there’s still more than 100 employees and continuing to grow. 24: Every twenty-four hours a radio signalWhile most of the products available are mechanical, there are also radio and solar watches on board and this is a field in which Junghans is unquestionably a trailblazer.

In 1990, it presented the first worldwide radio watch. It’s a quartz timepiece that one time during the day receives a radio signal to sync up automatically with the official time. Radio watches also stay steadily by a rate variation in the lower tenths of a second range. 195: One hundred, ninety-five Olympic competitionsIn 1972, Junghans was the official timekeeper for 195 competitions at the Olympic Games in Munich. On this occasion, a collection of chronographs was launched with the befitting name of Olympic.

It’s a hotly sought after timepiece by collectors. 4: Four “Max-Bill-Four”The famous Bauhaus hour marker at the 4 o’clock position is the standout feature of Max Bill designs. However, there are a lot of similar ones from the 50s and 60s, but they can’t be attributed to the Swiss genius. A Chronology of Junghans1861: Junghans is founded in Schramberg in the Black Forest.1936: The Meister Series is incorporated into its portfolio.1961/1962: Designer Max Bill develops several watch models for Junghans, which are first produced in the 1960’s.1970: Junghans presents the first German quartz watch, the Astro Quartz.1972: Junghans becomes the official timekeeper of the Summer Olympic Games in Munich. On this occasion, the Olympic chronograph is launched.1990: Junghans presents the Mega 1, the first radio controlled wrist watch of the world.1993: Junghans develops the first controlled watch, the Mega Solar that isn’t battery powered, but rather by solar cells.1997: The Junghans designs of Max Bill experience a Renaissance in the new series.2008: Junghans files for insolvency and uses it as an opportunity for as a new beginning.

Today, mechanical three hand watches and chronographs dominate the program of Junghans.