Reddit mentions of JUNKERS - Men's Watches - Junkers Bauhaus - Ref. 6060-5

Please don't get that Uniform Wares watch. It's an incredibly overpriced fashion quartz piece of shit. For the same price (even cheaper) you can get a Junkers Bauhaus Automatic (https://www.amazon.com/JUNKERS-Watches-Junkers-Bauhaus-6060-5/dp/B0066GKTM6)

The only thing I can think of in your price range is the Rodina Small Seconds. However it doesn't have a large second hand

The Junkers Bauhaus 6060-5 is more like the Junghans but is a bit more expensive. I got the black face version for $550 CAD.

First off, congratulations on your impending graduation! Secondly, good on you for wanting to do you research into a watch before dropping that sort of money on one.

I will say, your stipulation of a work and play watch made this a fun search for me. I tried to find brands that I had researched well into and felt good enough about to suggest for you and ones that had a reliable name. Of those i have four brands you may like (arranged from highest to lowest in price and last is a leather one)[Brands will be italicized and the watches themselves will be bolded for viewing sake]:

1. Hamilton is a very notable brand and this watch is what some consider to be their "grail watch." At $590 is the Hamilton Jazzmaster. It is simplistic for that business/work aspect, has personality, and i felt the complications added to the play part of its appeal. It is 10mm thick so it would sit well on any wrist and not interfere with a suit or long sleeve shirt; at 44mm wide it isn't too big for most wrists either.
   
   
2. Orient has some lower end watches that are very much loved by this community and i have felt that this one maintains that quality. For your consideration at $417 is the Orient 22-Jewel Automatic which has a couple complications to not make the face so busy, a lovely face design, and its style seems a little more inclined to be dressy but it would be well suited as a casual watch. It is 12mm thick so nearing what some consider to be "too thick" and it is 40.40mm wide which makes it smaller than the Hamilton Jazzmaster which makes it nice for people with small wrists but on larger ones it would look a little off.
   
   
3. TX is Timex's higher end brand which may give you some peace of mind with a name brand but some would be a little wary because it is Timex. Nonetheless at $300 this is one watch you wouldn't feel too bad about scuffing up slightly, the TX classic Fly-Back. A few complications, lovely blue second hand to draw but not captivate you attention, and simple face with only the complications adding to its personality. At 13mm thick this is the thickest one of the bunch and with a diameter of 44.5mm it certainly isn't the smallest. It pushes the limits of my suggestions but i figured you deserved a ranged of watches to compare.
   
   
4. Junkers (pronounced YOO-nkers) is my personal favorite. This watch brand has been on my radar since i started looking at watches and since it is German made you can be assured of its quality. At $549 the Junkers Bauhaus is a favorite of some people in this community and every time it gets posted you can be assured an angel has gotten its wings. A very simple face (the bauhaus style), a few complications, and a nice appeal to it make it an all around wonderful watch. At 10mm thick and 40mm wide it fit best into the "butter zone" pf watches that aren't too big or too small, but just right. The company that makes these also makes the Zepplin brand mentioned by u/ThisTitleisUseless.
   
   Other notable brands that didn't strike a fancy with me but may with you are Tissot and Citizen. Please feel inclined to look through other watches each brand offers and do your research on each one. You can usually find out a lot about particular brands through a quick Google search. All of the brands i have suggested for you are on my wishlist in some form or another and my fiancee says that my list is never ending so if you would like any other suggestions i am happy to oblige.
   
   Good luck choosing a watch!

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Christopher Ward Trident GMT Automatic

Junkers Bauhaus - Ref. 6060-5, via Amazon

Gotta agree with the other comments in here, the argument could be made for basically anything in life.

Anyhow I still try: How'bout spending that 400 into something you can liquidate easily later on? I'm not talking about profit, but it might make the purchasing easier if you know that you can sell it later for even $300? And if you really like it a lot, then you'll be just happy forever.

In that case the Junkers you linked might not be the easiest watch to sell, the automatic version could move faster but it's quite a lot more expensive. Just as an example, there are watches like Seiko Cocktail time which are in your price point and would be really easy to resell.

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Suit and tie, I suppose. I have a tux which I think my Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton looks great with or my Junkers (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0066GKTM6/ref=pe_385040_127541860_TE_3p_dp_1).

But those are both a bit more flexible and can be worn casually as well. The B&M looks overdressed in most situations I'm in, which is another issue I have.

I'm a big believer in bauhaus style for an elegant watch that looks classy as hell for work and also stylish for jeans + polo, etc. Just an incredibly versatile look.

Best bauhaus watch in your budget is the Junkers (unfortunate brand name -- it's German)

https://smile.amazon.com/JUNKERS-Watches-Junkers-Bauhaus-6060-5/dp/B0066GKTM6/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1487353123&sr=1-1&nodeID=6358539011

https://smile.amazon.com/Junkers-Bauhaus-Automatic-Analog-6056-5/dp/B00IIK1EL8/ref=sr_1_4?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1487353188&sr=1-4&nodeID=6358539011

The Seiko SARB033 and SARB035 are also great watches under your budget. If you want something a bit flashier and dressier, the Seiko Cocktail Time / SARB065. As /u/patk35 said, the Alpinist (SARB017) is a good, versatile option -- a bit more casual than the Seikos I listed, but still workplace appropriate. The bright green may not be your style and doesn't always go with everything, however.

e: Just saw you have a preference for divers and want a more rugged watch. You can look at Bernhardt watches, their diver is very reasonably priced and their bracelets are well regarded. Similarly, you can look at Steinhart watches. Their divers are by and large Rolex homages, which you might regard positively or negatively. Classic look, but know what you're getting is a well-made watch with great value for the parts that some will regard as a Rolex knockoff rather than an homage.

Hamilton Jazzmaster

Seiko Cocktail

Junkers

Frederique Constant

Or go with something vintage. Old Seamaster's like this one come up pretty frequently in /r/watchexchange

There is indeed! Cream dial--very fine looking, IMHO. :)

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Hey, after some research i just got my first watch and im really happy with it. It is rather minimal, but since i dont know what you are looking for exactly i thought to recommend it. Its a bit above your estimated price, yet there are other ones out of the same collection from junkers.

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Help finding a kind of specific looking watch?

First, I really want it to be automatic. There are a ton of Quartz movement options that are, I suppose something I might be interested in, if it weren't for the movement. I don't know if I appreciate automatic movement for the "right" reasons, but just something about having that constantly moving, intricate, piece of literal clockwork on my wrist, I appreciate. As a photographer, I would liken it to shooting film over digital.

Second, I adore the sort of, and I will use the term loosely, Bauhaus aesthetic as offered in something like the Junkers Bauhaus 6060-5, or the more pricey Junghans MAX BILL Chronoscrope


I do prefer the Junkers, and it is cheaper which is in my favor, but it's still a bit our of the range I want to spend.

Enter the infamous Ingersoll brand. I know, I have read the posts on here about their cheap movement and shoddy construction, but I haven't actually seen evidence of it. Perhaps I haven't looked as hard because I don't want it to be true, but all I seem to read is just an echo chamber of people saying, "It's cheap Chinese movement and it's no good."

Can someone explain to me why? This watch has caught my eye, and I really like the look for the price (with a different strap), but I am hung up on people claiming the brand is no good. I realize there has to be some sort of truth to the notion, but when searching for actual reviews, I come up short.

This leads me to my final question. Can anyone help me, or does one even exist, find a watch that meets this criteria? I'd like to spend $250 or so. It's not so much a matter of financial ability at the moment on getting the Junkers, I just want to know if the criticism of the Ingersoll watch is truly warranted.

The following are recommendations based off your minimalist style.

• You may like a Daniel Wellington. They're very clean-cut and ultra thin. Amazon has them with a bunch of different band styles.
  
  
• If you want a few more features, but still want overall cleanliness, check out Strela. This guy (link) and this guy (link) may be particularly interesting.
  
  
• Junkers makes some pretty cool looking watches that are minimalist yet functional. This one is nice (link), and so is this one (link).
  
  
• Hamilton has some watches in your upper price range. Stylistically they're different from the previous watches I've listed, but I figured variation in choices is always worthwhile when it comes to deciding on a new watch. These (link) are (link) nice (link) watches (link).
  
  I hope you find what you're looking for. Good luck in the search!

Minimalist, then you're probably looking at junghaus style.

High end you're definitely looking at a Nomos Tangente. http://www.nomos-store.com/en/Watches/Model-series/Tangente/Watches-with-manual-winding/Tangente-38-Datum-sapphire-crystal-back.html

Your upper mid-ish range would probably be something like a Stowa Antea. https://www.stowa.de/en/Antea/

or a Max Bill.

http://www.junghanswatchesusa.net/Max-Bill-by-Junghans_c_11.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwrYbIBRCgnY-OluOk89EBEiQAZER58nO2IalZwynqiUaYaCttFPUbtb7AyYybVYGWMv6cx-oaAo-P8P8HAQ

If you're feeling a little bit more adventurous, you could look at something like the Hamilton Pioneer http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/collection/khaki/navy/pioneer-small-second/h78465553

If you want something more steam-punk-ish or grandfather-clocky you could go for a zepplin. http://www.longislandwatch.com/Graf_Zeppelin_7060_4_Watch_p/7060-4.htm

Something a little bit more modern would be the Junkers
https://www.amazon.com/JUNKERS-Watches-Junkers-Bauhaus-6060-5/dp/B0066GKTM6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1493345757&sr=8-6&keywords=Nomos+watch

Going down to even more affordable now you're looking at this watch.

https://www.amazon.com/M002-Automatic-Bauhaus-Seagull-Movement/dp/B017G0ENBS/ref=sr_1_52?ie=UTF8&qid=1493345820&sr=8-52&keywords=bauhaus+watches

Junkers Bauhaus - Ref. 6060-5?

Junkers

Amazon $499

Have you looked into Junkers? http://www.amazon.com/JUNKERS-Watches-Junkers-Bauhaus-6060-5/dp/B0066GKTM6

Check out this Junkers watch below. I don’t know what you consider cheap, but ~$500 is very affordable for a great, respectable mechanical watch.

JUNKERS - Men's Watches - Junkers Bauhaus - Ref. 6060-5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0066GKTM6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uyrFDbD70N0RG

https://www.amazon.com/JUNKERS-Watches-Junkers-Bauhaus-6060-5/dp/B0066GKTM6/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1467698794&sr=1-1&nodeID=6358540011&keywords=junkers+automatic

Still under $500 US for an auto. Shame that the dial window is mineral.

Personally, I'm a fan of the Junkers Bauhaus. I'm not too sure about what pilots wear, but this probably wouldn't be out of their wheelhouse.

Looking for something similar to the Junkers Bauhaus Ref - 6060-5 but with a sapphire glass, preferably under $1000, but flexible. Anything out there? I really love the face on that junkers, so hoping to be close to that. Amazon

You can try a Quartz Mondaine. I believe they look nice and they are pretty cheap.

Another alternative would be to buy a Zeno Watch like this - this one is under 500$ and is automatic.

If you really like an automatic, you can also pick this Hamilton which is a little bit over your budget (~72$) but I believe worth every cent.

If you really like Bauhaus watches, but you don't have the money to spend on a Nomos or a Junghans, you can also take a look at those two brands: Zeppelin and Junkers (still I don't think those two are that sturdy). Examples:

• Graf Zeppelin LZ129 Hindenburg Series Swiss Quartz Dress Watch 7046-1
  
  
• JUNKERS - Men's Watches - Junkers Bauhaus - This one is automatic.
  
  
• JUNKERS - Men's Watches - Junkers Bauhaus - Ref. 6046-5
  
  
• JUNKERS - Men's Watches - Junkers Bauhaus
  
  Now, you must take in consideration if you work in a kitchen water will deteriorate very quickly any leather strap. A rubber strap won't look so good on a "Bauhaus" watch, so you need to replace your strap with something "metal" - like this.
  
  

Looking for a new watch, just wondering if there are brands or model suggestions I've overlooked:

Price: Cheaper the better, not beyond $300ish

Features I'd like, in descending order of importance

• sapphire face
  
• no numbers or extremely discreet numbers
  
• 'paper' looking face with thin lines (im not against other colors, this is just what I've found I liked)
  
• discreet complications
  
• relatively large on the wrist
  
• water proof
  
• not breaking the bank
  
  Style I like:
  
  
• Nomos lambda
  
• Junghans MAX BILL
  
• Bauhaus junker
  
• Just the blue hands on this omega speedmaster '57
  
• IWC Regulateur
  
• skagen hagen steel mesh watch
  
• seiko spirit svce003
  

Most "minimal" quartz watches have <10 USD movements in them so what you are paying for is fashion. These are the MVMT, Daniel Wellington, Nixon, Fossil, ect. You can buy them if you like the way they look, there is nothing wrong with that, but know they are built fairly cheaply and marked up to +$100 for no reason other than fashion. You can checkout DHGate and buy a fake DW watch for $7-12 from China that will be identical in quality to the actual DW watch, and could potentially even come from the same supplier! (not recommending, just commenting)

It really depends on what styles you like and how much you want to spend.

Watches I would recommend that are in my opinion minimal:

Casio Men's A158WA-1DF.
Its not super aesthetically minimal, but its ultra cheap, I think it is relatively stylish, impeccably reliable, easy to read, good features (light, alarm, stopwatch, long battery life). This watch got me through a year aboard a Nuclear Submarine and served me well as an alarm clock, stop watch, and time keeper. It dresses up and down very easily, and I wore it to dinner in foreign ports as well as in the engine room taking logs on equipment. I still have it in my rotation. At 33mm thick, with an 18mm band that tapers, this watch has a very low profile, minimal wrist presence. For 12 bucks you cant not want one.


Junkers Bauhaus
Much more expensive, especially for an entry level piece, but very well made. Mechanical, Japanese movement, built in Germany, certain to impress watch enthusiasts and normies alike. Its automatic, meaning it does not have a battery, and a mechanism winds the watch up due to the movement of your wrist throughout the day. This also means that if you dont wear it for a few days it can stop running, but all you need to do is give it a shake and set it again to get it going. There are some quarts models by Junkers that are cheaper, also even some models with Automatic Swiss movements, worth taking a look. Some cool features this watch has are the power meter, so know by how much the movement is wound as well as ability to perform as a 24hr watch for military time. Easily made a dress watch but good as an everyday casual watch as well. 41mm case, so it will wear very modern (ie large).

Sieko 5
This watch is not as minimal in the aesthetic sense, ie the face has more than just tick marks at each hour, and it has both day and date functions. It is another automatic, and I will argue that it is still pretty minimal. At ~50-60USD is is a perfect entry level choice for a first automatic/mechanical watch, and comes in several colors. Well made for the price. At 37mm it wears much smaller than most popular fashion watches (one of the reasons I recommend it as a minimal watch). It will suit you in both casual and fomal settings, and will appeal to both watch nerds and every day people. Not gaudy or pretentious like a Swiss made, gold piece, but it has some character and soul. I would recommend if you buy this watch to also pick up a band, as the one supplied from Sieko is uncomfortable and unattractive in my opinion. The watch will do well on a Nato band, or a light tan leather band (check out the amazon reviews user photos)


Casio Men's MQ24-7E
Another Casio, not as versatile since it is very casual, but undeniably minimal. Very similar to the watch worn by the Pope. If you want ultra cheap, reliable, and analog this is a good choice.

There are many, many other good choices out there. Good Luck, and I hope this helped!

Yeah, so what? I drive a Porsche now because I can afford it 😁😁. I got a raise from my job and I still save/invest an average of $9k/month (so far this year anyways).

What about you? How much do you save/invest every month??

Edit: Oof, never mind. Yeesh...