{"product_id":"montre-mecanique-junghans-vintage-cadran-octogonal-germany-17-jewels","title":"Vintage Junghans mechanical watch, octagonal dial, Germany, 17 jewels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique mechanical watch from the brand Junghans, identifiable by its distinctive octagonal dial. The visible face has a matte silver finish, punctuated by applied geometric-style indexes, all clearly visible and raised. The black, baton-style hands contrast sharply with the dial background, making it easy to read the time. The inscription \"JUNGHANS 17 JEWELS\" is clearly legible below the brand's star logo, while \"GERMANY\" appears at the bottom of the dial, attesting to the piece's German origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case, with its silvery metallic appearance, shows notable patina as well as signs of wear and oxidation, particularly on the bezel and around the dial. The crown, positioned at 3 o'clock, remains visible and accessible, a signature of traditional mechanical watches. No indication of a strap or case back is visible in this view, as the watch is presented resting on a wooden box, in warm, subdued lighting that highlights its volume and the aged texture of the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial design, with its prominent indexes and atypical shape, suggests production from the 1960s to 1970s, a period when Junghans experimented with avant-garde forms while maintaining the mechanical robustness of its 17-jewel movements. The overall style, sober but singular, reflects an aesthetic quest characteristic of post-war German horological modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch, with its octagonal dial and finishing details, is a rare example of vintage watchmaking from the Junghans brand, renowned for the reliability of its mechanical movements and the quality of its craftsmanship. The dial shows signs of use, oxidation, and wear consistent with age and use, but all its main elements remain legible and intact on the front face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Visible wear on the dial, significant oxidation and patina. See photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Junghans, founded in 1861 in Schramberg, Germany, was one of the world's largest watch manufacturers from the 1950s to the 1970s. The mention \"17 jewels\" refers to the number of synthetic rubies used in the mechanical movement, intended to reduce wear on the axles and improve the watch's accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in antique and horological items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique mechanical watch, Junghans watch, vintage watch, German watchmaking, octagonal dial, 17 jewels, Germany watch, retro men's watch, watch without strap, hand-wound watch, old mechanical watch, Junghans 17 rubis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324353040711,"sku":"da354452-e76d-4c4f-969f-f4a956178c5d","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_a16c113d-0b12-4c65-b489-590694c11efb.jpg?v=1783751793","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/montre-mecanique-junghans-vintage-cadran-octogonal-germany-17-jewels","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}