Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope vs Omega Speedmaster Apollo XVII 45th Anniversary

Junghans's design language vs Omega's approach

The Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope features a Stainless Steel case at 40mm with Convex Hard Plexiglass (SICRALAN coated) protection. The Omega Speedmaster Apollo XVII 45th Anniversary offers 18k gold (Sedna gold per Omega; Amazon lists yellow gold) construction at 42mm with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Automatic Caliber J880.2 vs Hand-wound chronograph, Omega Calibre 1861

The Max Bill Chronoscope runs the Automatic Caliber J880.2 (Automatic (ETA 2824-2 base), 48 Hours power reserve) at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) frequency. The Speedmaster Apollo XVII 45th Anniversary uses the Hand-wound chronograph, Omega Calibre 1861 (Omega 1861, manual-wind Moonwatch calibre, About 48 hours reserve) at standard. Power reserves are closely matched.

40mm vs 42mm — different wrist presence

At 40mm, the Max Bill Chronoscope wears more compactly on smaller wrists compared to the Speedmaster Apollo XVII 45th Anniversary at 42mm. Water resistance differs: Splash Resistant vs 50m (5 ATM).

Junghans sits in the lower tier

The Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope sits at $2,500–$5,000 and the Omega Speedmaster Apollo XVII 45th Anniversary at $25,000+. On the specs that outlast any price: the Max Bill Chronoscope uses Convex Hard Plexiglass (SICRALAN coated) with 48 Hours, against Sapphire Crystal and About 48 hours on the Speedmaster Apollo XVII 45th Anniversary. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

Splash Resistant vs 50m (5 ATM)

The Max Bill Chronoscope is rated to Splash Resistant while the Speedmaster Apollo XVII 45th Anniversary handles 50m (5 ATM). The Speedmaster Apollo XVII 45th Anniversary offers superior water resistance.