Junghans Meister Calendar Watch Review

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Self-winding movement calibre J800.3, 38 hour power reserve

DEC 20, 2019 — BY ARIEL ADAMS

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/junghans-meister-calendar-watch-review/


German Junghans is one of those watchmakers with excellent values, a range of quality designs, and a history that collectors tend to appreciate. It can also be frustratingly difficult to learn about the brand for novice watch-lovers who are raised on Instagram and tend to see the same watches pop up over and over again. Junghans is very traditional (as are most German watchmakers) when it comes to marketing, as they rely on their retailers to push the brands (for the most part). Why do I say all this? Because I want to discourage watch-lovers from ever walking away from a watch review just because “I haven’t seen that name before.”

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Junghans produces the Meister Calendar in several dial colors — with a polished steel or rose-gold toned case and on either a selection of straps or matching steel bracelet. This particular Meister Calendar represents the opening price point and is reference 027/4906.00 with a blue dial and light brown horse leather strap (not too commonly used but very nice).

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Let me end the plexiglass crystal discussion by saying this: I believe Junghans might also produce a version of the Meister Calendar with a sapphire crystal. On the brand’s website, there is a statement on the product page that says “Upgrade your Junghans Meister to a sapphire crystal.” There is no link or additional information, but if you order from Junghans, this might be something to inquire about.

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Inside the watch looks to be a base Swiss ETA (or equivalent) automatic movement that has a module over it for the calendar information. Junghans calls it their J800.3 movement, and it operates at 4Hz with 38 hours of power reserve. You can view the movement, with its attractive level of polishing decoration, through the rear of the watch.

Fit and finishing, as well as design and value, are excellent for the Meister Calendar, as they are for most Junghans watches I’ve experienced. Those who long for the look of a complicated and symmetrical “triple calendar” watch that doesn’t cost a fortune should take a long, hard look at this piece. Between the various versions available, Junghans really does have a Mesiter for everyone. Price for this reference 027/4906.00 Junghans Meister Calendar watch is 1,990 Euros

Necessary Data
>Brand: Junghans
>Model: Meister Calendar (reference 027/4906.00 as tested).
>Price: 1,990 Euros
>Size: 40.4mm-wide, 12mm-thick, and 45mm lug-to-lug distance.
>When reviewer would personally wear it: Easy daily wear for dressy or professional occasions. Pretty much anywhere a sport watch doesn’t fit.
>Friend we’d recommend it to first: Anyone who likes a classic minimalist design aesthetic who also wants a slick symmetrical calendar display.
>Best characteristic of watch: Excellent value for the money. Attractive dial and use of quality components. Exclusive mixture of design aesthetics and price. Comfortable and classic-feeling on the wrist.
>Worst characteristic of watch: Plexiglass crystal is certainly for enthusiasts but more mainstream buyers might want the sapphire crystal option. A bit of glare on the crystal given how domed it is. Limited information and story-telling on Junghans website makes it hard for consumers to connect with the product outside independent experiences with the brand.
 
Very clean, smooth, and impressive.:wink: Thanks for posting this up, Mike.:hat:
 
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