Junghans 1972 Chronoscope

Junghans 1972 Chronoscope celebrates the uniqueness of the Olympic Games

A tribute to The Olympic Games

Since the first Olympic Games of the modern era took place in Athens in 1896, the international sports competition has only been canceled three times: once during World War I (1916) and twice during World War II (1940, 1944). This year for the first time ever the Olympic Games have been postponed.

In 1972, Junghans set new standards in terms of sports timekeeping as the official timekeeper for the Munich Olympics. This year’s edition of the 1972 Chronoscope pays tribute to this past and to the future Olympic Summer Games.

Junghans 1972 Chronoscope

The 1972 Chronoscope Edition by Junghans testifies to the unique history of the Olympic Games in two ways and is a very special timepiece. On the one hand, the design of the superb chronograph recalls the 1972 Games in Munich. On the other hand, the design of the special edition, limited to 150 copies, uses the colors of the flag of Japan, the host country of the next Olympic Summer Games,

The 1972 Chronoscope comes in a 43.3 mm stainless steel case with a rotating bezel, sapphire glass cover, and stainless steel caseback which features an Olympic sprinter. The dial is matte silver with a nice touch of red for the subdial – a nod to the Japanese flag and the minute and hour hands both have superluminova for great visibility at night. The movement is a Junghans J645.83 quartz movement. The timepiece comes fitted with a white leather strap and an extra red leather strap.