When Junghans introduced the Mega 1 in 1990, it upended the watch world with radio-controlled precision on the wrist. Three and a half decades later, the German house—established in Schramberg in 1861—is revisiting that tech legacy with the Mega Futura, released in a trio of limited editions. Each piece riffs on the unconventional shape that Hartmut Esslinger spearheaded, the German-American design visionary known for his early partnerships with Steve Jobs.
On the left side, a pronounced extension gives the case its sharp silhouette, letting the digital display stand out. Zero doesn’t appear here—it’s purposely omitted to streamline the reading of hours and minutes, which can be viewed in 12- or 24-hour modes along with day, date, and week.
Two of the editions come in matte-brushed steel and offer a choice between a subtle grey or sleek black display. The third is treated with black PVD and paired with bright green numerals. Each model is capped at 80 units and priced at €490. This compact statement builds on Junghans’s longstanding commitment to purposeful design—think of its Bauhaus-inspired Max Bill series—and cements the brand’s place at the intersection of classic workmanship and modern function.
