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- Automatic movement
- Up to 10 bar water resistant
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Junghans 1972 Competition - 27/4509.00
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About this timepiece
Crisp, bright and unmistakably seventies, the Junghans 1972 Competition (ref. 27/4509.00) is a German automatic chronograph dressed head to toe in white. The dial pairs a sunburst finish with a matt transparent lacquer, and its matt white totalizers and tachymeter scale melt into the surface for a clean, tone-on-tone look. The oval case places the pushers and crown at the top in the manner of a stopwatch, a bold design choice that recalls the decade when Junghans served as timekeeper at numerous sporting competitions.
Underneath, the self-winding Junghans J880.5 movement provides up to 48 hours of power reserve and runs the stop function, tachymeter, small seconds and date. The ellipsoidal stainless steel case measures 45.5 x 41.0 mm and 14.5 mm high, with a screwed crown and tube, a case back retained by four screws and a flat, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, and it is water-resistant up to 10 bar. White luminous substance on the hour and minute hands, along with a luminous minute track, keeps the time visible at night. The white leather strap features grey lining leather, perforation and a stainless steel inlay, and it fastens with a stainless steel folding clasp for a secure, comfortable fit.
Features
- Stopwatch-Style Layout – pushers and crown positioned at the top of the oval case.
- White Sunburst Dial – matt transparent lacquer with matt white totalisers and tachymeter scale.
- J880.5 Self-Winding Movement – up to 48 hours of power reserve, stop function, tachymeter, small seconds and date.
- Luminous Hands & Minute Track – white luminous substance for legibility in low light.
- Perforated White Leather Strap – grey lining, stainless steel inlay retained by two screws, and a folding clasp.
Specifications
- Reference: 27/4509.00
- Collection: 1972 Competition
- Movement: Self-winding movement J880.5
- Power Reserve: Up to 48 hours (without chronoscope function)
- Functions: Date, small second, stop function, tachymeter
- Dial: White with sunburst finish and matt transparent lacquer, totalisers and tachymeter scale in matt white, minute track with luminous substance, hour and minute hands with white luminous substance
- Case: Stainless steel, ellipsoidal, screwed crown and tube
- Case Dimensions: 45.5 x 41.0 mm
- Case Height: 14.5 mm
- Case Back: Stainless steel case back retained by 4 screws
- Crystal: Flat and anti-reflective sapphire crystal
- Water Resistance: Up to 10 bar
- Strap: White leather strap with grey lining leather and perforation, strap with stainless steel inlay, retained by two screws
- Clasp: Stainless steel folding clasp
- Made in: Schramberg, Germany
Timepiece History
Junghans was founded on April 14, 1861, in Schramberg in Germany's Black Forest, when Erhard Junghans and his brother-in-law, Jakob Zeller-Tobler, set up a firm making parts for large Black Forest clocks; the first complete Junghans clocks followed in 1866. By 1903, Junghans had grown into the largest clock manufacturer in the world, and in 1918 it completed its nine-level terrace building, the Terrassenbau, which today houses the Junghans Terrassenbau Museum. Owned by the Steim family since 2009, Junghans remains based in Schramberg today.
Junghans' involvement in sport reaches back to the hand-held stopwatches it made in the 1920s. From the 1960s to the 1980s, Junghans timed many major sporting events and introduced technical innovations in sports timekeeping, and it was the official timekeeper of the 1972 Olympic Games. The 1972 line takes its name and style from that era, and the 1972 Competition expresses it through an oval case drawn in the design language of the seventies.
Available by Inquiry
This timepiece is purchased through our team rather than online checkout. Reach out and we'll confirm availability, answer your questions, and arrange in-store pickup or fully insured delivery.
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Care Instructions
Daily Care
• Wipe the case and bracelet with a soft microfiber cloth after wear to remove oils, dust, and fingerprints.
Cleaning
• Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with water and mild soap for occasional cleaning.
• Dry the watch thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
What to Avoid
• Avoid bleach, chlorine, harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, and household cleaning products.
• Do not use polishing compounds unless specifically recommended by the watch manufacturer.
Stainless Steel and Titanium
• Light surface marks may develop over time with normal wear.
• Titanium can show cosmetic marks differently than stainless steel because of its lighter weight and surface characteristics.
Water Resistance
• Always follow the water resistance rating listed by the manufacturer for your specific watch.
• Water resistance is not permanent and can decrease over time as seals and gaskets age.
• Make sure the crown is fully pushed in or screwed down before water exposure.
• Do not operate the crown, pushers, or other controls while the watch is underwater unless the manufacturer specifically states that it is safe to do so.
• Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and very hot showers, as heat and rapid temperature changes can affect the watch seals.
• Have the water resistance checked periodically, especially after battery replacement, case opening, or service.
Storage
• Store your watch in a clean, dry place when not in use.
• Keep it separated from other jewelry or watches to help prevent scratches.
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• In-Store Pickup: Collect your watch at our Bakersfield store.
• Insured Delivery: Every order is insured while in transit to the delivery address. Delivery is available within the United States.
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