Amemhet 15551505 bc, egyptian count and engineer, clepsydra. I asked one of the us distributors for junghans, junghans watches usa, to spend some time with some of the new releases. Although junghans initially concentrated on the production of components for the famous clocks of the black forest region, the company soon came to master the entire production process, producing its first timepieces only five. At the gtg, i had the pleasure of holding a truly mint condition early panerai kampfschwimmer, in brand new condition, not restored, with. Junghans clock history 1861 a quest for excellence from the very beginning. By 1861, erhard junghans had set aside capital to start his own business producing accessories for clocks and subsequently complete clocks. Still today, they are the largest manufacturer of timepieces in germany. For the location of the factory they choose a site in the lauterbachtal valley, on which their lessthansuccessful oil mill stands.
The two sons of the junghans founder, erhard junghans, were both car fanatics. It wasnt until 1866 that they began to make their own movements. This watch manufacturer is a division of the famous german watch manufacturer junghans, specialized on highquality mechanical watches. At first, they primarily produced components for the regions other watch manufacturers. Until today, the original site remained the companys headquarter. Prices for junghans watches buy a junghans watch at a. Erhard junghans was an unconventional thinker in his days. The eightpointed star we recognise today was inspired by a clock cogwheel. In 1880 there were 7 junghans families living in new york. Yet the link between cars and junghans is far stronger when you look at the people behind the brand, not the brand itself. The history of junghans watches first class watches blog. In 1961, the year of the companys centenary, 20,000 clocks and watches of all kinds were produced. The junghans company was founded by erhard junghans and his brotherinlaw jakob zellertobler in schramberg in 1861.
His accomplishments came to life at a time when inexpensive imported watches from america made life extremely difficult for countless small craftsmen. The most comprehensive if someahat self laudatory book is. German watchmaker junghans has a storied history that goes back nearly 155 years. In the meantime the brand erhard junghans has been reintegrated into junghans and now plays the role of a collection, similar to the max bill collection. The junghans family name was found in the usa, and the uk between 1880 and 1920. Thanks to modern manufacturing techniques junghans began at that time in a cost effective way with the production of watch components. Antique junghans wurttenberg beehive mantel clock 8 day,chimeworks germany. Junghans cruises with the meister driver handaufzug worn. The sophisticated handwound j325 calibre combines historic impulses with the latest technical processes. Junghans clocks were made from 1866 until the earlytwentieth century by the german company junghans uhren gmbh brief history. Hamburg american clock company when erhard junghans, founder of the jungha.
New production processes were introduced, and technological innovations soon added several new chapters to the history of the black forests clock making. Erhard junghans is a german watch manufacturer this watch manufacturer is a division of the famous german watch manufacturer junghans, specialized on highquality mechanical watches in the meantime the brand erhard junghans has been reintegrated into junghans and now plays the role of a collection, similar to the max bill collection. Mauthe clock company in 1844 friedrich mauthe and his wife marie kienzle founded a company in schwenningen, germany to produce watch parts. Junghans meister chronoscope chronograph automatic 0274601.
Karl junghans, 1855 1884 karl junghans 1855 1884 karl junghans was born on month day 1855, at birth place, to franz andreas junghans and maria theresia junghans born stricker. Erhard junghans was the first of a new type of entrepreneurs who were conservative in their values but in their thinking. The list is sorted by the lifetimes of the watchmakers. Arthur junghans took a lot of inspiration from watchmakers in the united states of america where he spent a lot of his time. Particularly exciting is the classically styled meister line, which offers truly wonderful watches in terms. You wear a watch made by junghans in the 60s or 70s. Junghans erhard junghans watches free shipping buy easy, secure and affordable online at watches. A minimalist watch with some character and a friendly price tag. On chrono24 you can compare prices for 1,820 junghans watches and find the price for a junghans or buy a junghans. Somebody told me that you are fond of enduring clockworks.
The junghans story by kochmann, karl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Junghans is one of the better documented brands, a quicj scan of the catalog of my personal library reveals 44 titles dealing with junghans see list further below. Not the swiss, not the japanese, but junghans of germany. Checkout the selection of collectible, retro, vintage and antique clocks or add photos of your own. The company was founded in 1861 by erhard junghans and his brotherinlaw jakob zellertobler, in the town of schramberg, located in the baden region of the black forest. Dec 16, 2016 yet the link between cars and junghans is far stronger when you look at the people behind the brand, not the brand itself. This was about 24% of all the recorded junghanss in the usa. In 1866 the junghans brand was established and by 1870 they were producing 100 clocks per day. Erhard junghans and brotherinlaw jakob zellertobler began their first in a long line of achievements by specialising in individual watch parts for production within the clock making industry, but it wasnt until five years later that the brands first ever complete watch was crafted. This is promptly converted and soon sees the arrival of the first production machinery. The form a is a new quartet of timeanddate watches that retain the minimalist styling for which junghans is best known while offering some new details and a slightly more contemporary look. The manufacturer of the daneker grandfather clocks was the.
At the gtg, i had the pleasure of holding a truly mint condition early panerai kampfschwimmer, in brand new condition, not restored, with a beautiful cortebertrolex movement. The company takes its name from erhard junghans, who founded it with his brotherinlaw jakob zellertobler in 1861. This work explains the technical features, construction, serial numbers of mass produced clocks. The companys first major success was in the production of. Junghans meister chronoscope chronograph automatic. German brand junghans dear snob, good day and as i come along with the german watch brand junghans, the sales guy told me that they are the largest watch maker in. Part of the confusion is that there were two erhard junghans, senior and jr. Junghans uhren gmbh is a german watch and clock manufacturer. I enjoyed reading all these posts and the short history of the mauthe clock company. The junghans watch factory came into being in 1861. Helmar junghanss most popular book is works of martin luther. New york had the highest population of junghans families in 1880.
Gebr junghans uhrenfabrik was established by erhard junghans with franz xaver in 1861 in the black forest, making parts for clocks. Junghans clock history national clock repair new hope. Apr 08, 2014 german brand junghans dear snob, good day and as i come along with the german watch brand junghans, the sales guy told me that they are the largest watch maker in germany and this brand had been. Erhards passing 9 years later heralded a passing of the torch to his heirs arthur and erhard jr. So all the junghans posts below reminded me of a story i heard a couple of years ago at a local gtg, about ww ii and junghans in italy. This chronological list of famous watchmakers is a list of those who influenced the development of horology or gained iconic status by their creations. Nov 11, 2014 follow junghans through its milestones in time. Though junghans today is perhaps best known for its iconic max bill line, the firms broader catalogue is actually quite varied and boasts some incredibly beautiful pieces. They gained their initial success as a manufacturer and supplier of clocks, but in 1903 the directors felt confident enough to add a watchmakers terrace which was built into the surrounding hillside. Businessman erhard junghans founded the company in schramberg, a small town in the black forest, together with his brotherinlaw jakob zellertobler. And still today, his visions and very unique timepieces bear witness to this. Erhard junghans labeled clocks nawcc message board. Erhard junghans 18231870 originally followed in his fathers footsteps working as a designer in an schramberg porcelain factory in the black forest. The book is a historical information guide on the subject of the black forest clock industry.
Oskar junghans developed and patented one of the worlds first speedometers. Junghans clock history national clock repair new hope, pa. After erhard s death in 1870, the company was run by his sons arthur and erhard jr. Since the very beginning, junghans has always been standing for precision and top quality manufacturing. Junghans beautiful factory is situated in schramberg on the edge of the black forest. See more ideas about history, 1972 olympics and line photo. You will find a large selection of brand watches and luxury watches on watches. By 1903 junghans was the largest clock manufacturer in the world. If you like the max bill lineup but want something new, the form a is for you. Junghans used to be the largest manufacturer of personal timepieces in the world. German junghans is one of those watchmakers with excellent values, a range of quality designs, and a history that collectors tend to appreciate. The finest movement ticks inside the erhard junghans 1, launched in 2008.
Junghans had the largest watch and clock factory with over 3000 employees in the year 1903. By the end of the 1860s mauthe began to produce their own wall clocks and movements. Document name date description document type document series companies subjects. The company was founded in 1861 by erhard junghans.
Mar 01, 2016 german watchmaker junghans has a storied history that goes back nearly 155 years. In 1961, the year of the companys centenary, 20,000 clocks and watches. Erhard junghans 182370 originally followed in his fathers footsteps working as a designer in an schramberg porcelain factory in the black forest. Dating antique clocks by their labels and trademarks. Feb, 2015 junghans schaltradchronograph serie erhard junghans creator 1861 chronoscope, automatik, ref.
I was sent this watch and the meister handwinding for two weeks. In 1870 arthur junghans, son of the founder took over and the company went ahead rapidly. Junghans schaltradchronograph serie erhard junghans creator 1861 chronoscope, automatik, ref. Helmar junghans has 95 books on goodreads with 8 ratings.
Volker kauder who presides over the parliamentary group formed by the party cducsu hands over a watch to the pope. Junghans history begins in 1861 when erhard and xaver junghans founded the company in the southwestern german town of schramberg. German junghans antique castle top w figures glass sides clock. Mar 15, 2015 erhard junghans and brotherinlaw jakob zellertobler began their first in a long line of achievements by specialising in individual watch parts for production within the clock making industry, but it wasnt until five years later that the brands first ever complete watch was crafted. Stephen pulvirent may 24, 2017 for a lot of watch guys, their first nice watch is a junghans max bill, a nofrills timepiece from the famous bauhaus designer. Numerous components are designed at the inhouse design department using the latest cad programmes, with blanks manufactured on the companys own cnc machine. In its stylistic and functional entirety the erhard junghans aerious chronoscope, part of the latest junghans collection, represents the strong character and uncompromising approach to design and technical functionality of a highclass pilot watch that writes its own history over the course of time. Founded in 1861 by erhard junghans, the company grew rapidly and was soon making history not only in the fields of clock and watchmaking, but also of industry and architecture. Erhard junghans junghans meister max bill by junghans turbine special edition new diamond flower brands. If you look into their history, their credentials speak for themselves and are second to none. It is situated in the eastern black forest, 25 km northwest of rottweil. Aug 24, 2016 erhards passing 9 years later heralded a passing of the torch to his heirs arthur and erhard jr. The most junghans families were found in the usa in 1920. The brand is called erhard junghans tempus automatic.
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