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Junghans 17 Jewels Wristwatch

Partially verified

This catalogued item is an individual vintage men's wristwatch attributed to Junghans, offered under auction lot number 89400381 and dated by the source to 1960–1969. The timepiece features a round silvery metallic case exhibiting noticeable scratches and surface wear. Its two-tone bullseye-style dial displays a circular grey central section surrounded by an off-white chapter ring with alternating applied Arabic numerals and baton hour markers. The dial is printed 'JUNGHANS 17 JEWELS' below the 12 o'clock position and is fitted with broad dark hour and minute hands alongside a slim red central seconds hand.

Front view of the Junghans 17 jewels wristwatch on a black strap
Front view of the Junghans 17 jewels wristwatch on a black strap — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.catawiki.com
Category
Wristwatch · Analogue wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Junghans
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
89400381
Source-reported date
1960-1969
Country
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Object Identity and Auction Designation

This vintage analogue men's wristwatch was catalogued under lot number 89400381 and attributed by the source to Junghans, dated to the 1960–1969 period. The auction listing title designates the timepiece as 'Junghans - Chronometer - No Reserve Price - Men - 1960-1969'.

Despite the auction title using the term 'Chronometer', the physical dial does not show chronometer certification text; instead, it is marked 'JUNGHANS 17 JEWELS' beneath the 12 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “No. 89400381”
  • “Junghans - Chronometer - No Reserve Price - Men - 1960-1969”
  • “Dial marked 'JUNGHANS 17 JEWELS' beneath the 12 o'clock marker”

Dial Configuration and Display

The dial displays a two-tone arrangement comprising an inner grey circle bordered by a light-toned outer chapter ring. The hour track is detailed with applied golden Arabic numerals for the even hours and applied baton indices indicating the odd hours.

Analog time display is provided by broad dark-toned hour and minute hands accompanied by a slender red central seconds hand.

Evidence for this section
  • “Two-tone dial comprising a grey inner circle and a light-toned outer chapter ring”
  • “Hour track marked with applied golden Arabic numerals for even hours and baton indices for odd hours”
  • “Slender red central seconds hand paired with broad dark-toned hour and minute hands”

Case Construction and Physical Condition

The watch features a round metallic case with a fluted winding crown located at the 3 o'clock position. Surface wear and noticeable scratching are visible across the case lugs and bezel.

The timepiece is fitted with a textured black strap attached between the lugs.

Evidence for this section
  • “Round metallic case showing noticeable surface scratching and wear on the lugs and bezel”
  • “Fluted crown positioned at 3 o'clock”
  • “Fitted with a textured black strap”

Open research questions

  • What specific internal movement caliber powers the watch, and does it correspond to the dial's '17 JEWELS' inscription?
  • Does the interior case back or external reverse bear specific reference or serial numbers?
  • Why does the auction heading include 'Chronometer' given that no chronometer markings are present on the dial?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Junghans 17 Jewels Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Lot Number89400381“No. 89400381”
Source Listing TitleJunghans - Chronometer - No Reserve Price - Men - 1960-1969“Junghans - Chronometer - No Reserve Price - Men - 1960-1969”
Period1960-1969“1960-1969”
Auction Category GenderMen“Men - 1960-1969”
Auction Sale Price€71“Sold for €71”

Visible details

  • Two-tone dial comprising a grey inner circle and a light-toned outer chapter ring
  • Dial marked 'JUNGHANS 17 JEWELS' beneath the 12 o'clock marker
  • Hour track marked with applied golden Arabic numerals for even hours and baton indices for odd hours
  • Slender red central seconds hand paired with broad dark-toned hour and minute hands
  • Round metallic case showing noticeable surface scratching and wear on the lugs and bezel
  • Fluted crown positioned at 3 o'clock
  • Fitted with a textured black strap

Research qualifications

  • The auction lot heading includes 'Chronometer', but the dial does not display chronometer certification text
  • Movement caliber and internal case markings are not documented in the visible source snippet

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Watches for Sale in Online Auctions - Catawiki

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record f0ff6e42b8

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