Junghans Max Bill wall clock lines 1958 brass

Wall clock Max Bill Electora Junghans W285

Design: Max Bill

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock reference number 322/0350; Junghans electora; Junghans W285

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock reference number 322/0350; Junghans electora; Junghans W285

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock reference number 322/0350; Junghans electora; Junghans W285

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock reference number 322/0350; Junghans electora; Junghans W285

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Junghans Max Bill wallclock reference 322/0411; movement W285; picture/collection @sheldinkee; Australia

In addition to the famous drop-shaped kitchen clock with a short timer, Max Bill also created wall clocks in cooperation with Junghans around 1958/59. There are three different versions of the clock with the lines, one chromed and two different with brass case.

One brass-case model has a case with only a very short rim, the dial is moved far to the front of the clock. This model has no glass and 30 cm diameter. It cost 120,- DM at that time. The reference number is: 322/0350

On the other brass version (here from the collection @sheldinkee, Australia), the movement is in a deep case and it is equipped with a glass. This version has got a diameter of 24 cm and cost 123,- DM at that time. The reference number is: 322/0411

The third version (reference number 322/0389) has a chrome-plated case, a diameter of 30 cm, cost 140,- DM and is equipped with a glass.

All three variants carry an electromechanical movement. It is an "Electora" folding pallet lever movement Junghans W285.

Advertising wall clock (lines and numbers)

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Max Bill brochure front page reference number 322/0389

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Max Bill brochure reference number 322/0403

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Max Bill brochure reference number 322/0411 and 322/0350

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock; Junghans electora; Junghans W285

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock; Junghans electora; Junghans W285

The clock has a diameter of about 30 cm.

Movement: Junghans Electora W285

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock; Junghans electora; Junghans W285

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock; Junghans electora; Junghans W285

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock; Junghans electora; Junghans W285

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock; Junghans electora; Junghans W285

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock; Junghans electora; Junghans W285

The clock is powered by the caliber Junghans W285, which was manufactured between 1956 and 1962. A spring is tensioned by a hinged anchor, which drives the pin lever movement. If the anchor sinks slowly, it triggers an electrical contact, which throws the anchore upwards again by means of a magnetic coil.

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock; Junghans electora; Junghans W285

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock; Junghans electora; Junghans W285

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Junghans Max Bill wall clock; Junghans electora; Junghans W285