Any reasons not to get a Max Bill Chronoscope?

[maagou]

Hey everybody,

I've been looking for the elusive "watch to rule them all" and I think I found it in the Max Bill Chronoscope 4600 by Junghans. I recently fell in love with it and have been unsuccessfully looking for a reason not to get it...

However, it is quite pricey, so I want to do my due diligence... Is there any reason I should not get this watch? Any common manufacturing issues? Are there any problems with service by Junghans? Any new or limited editions I should hold out for? (I did a forum search, but didn't really find anything.)

Finally, if you think I should look at any other models I would be interested to hear it!

Thanks for your ideas/comments!

[stuffler,mike]

Go for it, there is no better Bauhaus chrono around. I added a movement pic which shows that the ETA/Valjoux 7750 comes in a nice finish.

This thread may be of some interest to you: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f8/junghans-max-bill-chronoscope-59438.html#post337302

[maagou]

Thanks for the link to the thread. Lots of useful information, unfortunately no p0rn shots of the chrono But fortunately there are a few nice pics on Google.

BTW: Is there any chance that I could still find the Max Bill Automatic with the gold-colored face? I think it was a limited edition... (see pic) I assume not, that thing was so gorgeous I would marry it if I got my hands on it. Any tips on how to get my hands on one?

[scarlet knight]

How do you buy one of these watches in the USA? Is there an AD or only through the Junghans website?

[forestfortrees]

I cannot speak to Junghans reliability since I do not own one. But I can offer that I would have no problem buying their watches based on their rep. And as far as the looks of the Max Bill Chrono, nothing I have seen matches the pure exact 'perfection' of the markers and hands. Bauhaus Capital B. IMHO

Is there any reason I should not get this watch?

[Erik_H]

I am waiting for mine to be delivered, I ordered the Chronoscope model 027/4003/44 that was officially announced in February 2010. I have wanted one of these for years.

[Top Cat]

It really is an awesome watch and I would love one. The only thing that may be a drawback for some people is the acrylic crystal.

[SiebSp]

None!


Here's the reason why I bought mine. It's beautiful.

[Wouter van Willigen]

Apart from the completely irrelevant date window I'd say: Go for it.
One of the best looking chronos on the market. You've got to love the dial and pushers :)

[cp_ste.croix]

are there reputable North American dealers? Junghans USA doesn't seem to have them and the remainder of the online offerings seem to be from the UK.