While the new version of the clock and the original from the 50s appear nearly identical, the contemporary edition represents a technical upgrade. Once you start digging into these vintage kitchen clocks, it becomes genuinely difficult to discern a noticeable difference between new and old, so credit to Junghans here for the faithful recreation. In the photo below of an original Küchenuhr, you can see just how careful Junghans was to reproduce Bill’s original design. Bill knew that in many households the kitchen clock might be the only timekeeper of any sort, so he designed it with this in mind. It’s simple, easy to read, and finds elegance in prioritizing function. The teardrop shape and light blue color of the case (it’s made of ceramic, by the way) absolutely scream 1950s, and the design of the dial itself reads as a preview of what would come later in Bill’s watches. The Küchenuhr is a tribute of sorts, as it recreates the very first product that Bill designed for Junghans all the way back in 1956. ![]() The watches bearing his name are very much at the core of the brand itself these days, and have come to define the Bauhaus aesthetic when it comes to watches specifically. ![]() If you’re familiar with Junghans at all, you’re probably aware of the brand’s association with designer Max Bill.
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