Junghans Olympic Bullhead Chronograph

Overall Condition: Very good condition overall. Case shows light signs of wear with ding at 3 o'clock. Dial and matching handset show even patination. German watches are being talked about more and more recently, thanks to huge success from brands like A. Lange & Söhne and Nomos Glashutte. While still overlooked when it comes to the more storied Swiss producers, the Germans manufacture some of the best watches in the world. Junghans, a German company perhaps better known for their bauhaus and aviation-inspired wristwatch designs and mantle clocks, has been in business producing such instruments since 1861. In 1903, Junghans had the largest watch and clock factory in the world. This particular Junghans is a rather unique chronograph, a 'Bullhead' so-named for its rotated movement that places the pushers for the chronograph controls on the top of the case rather than the side as traditional. Though uncommon, this is actually is a rather ergonomic place for the chronograph functions to sit. This particular Bullhead, dating to 1972, is part of the Olympics branded collection presented by the brand to commemorate their role as official timekeeper of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics. Truly a standout model, for lovers of 70s chronographs, this is a really cool German value to check out!