Junghans J98/3 (698.71)
Description
In the beginning of then 1950ies, Junghans launched the caliber 98, a form movement, which was very reliable and rugged due to its construction.
It uses a screwless(!) balance, which is secured by the two large inhouse shock protections, a pallet lever escapement and jewels on every axle, except the minute gear.
Additionally, the Junghans J98 has got an indirectly driven center second hand, which is beared in a flexibly held ruby.
base plate
The movement is constructed in a cost-efficient way and contains a rocking bar winding mechanism on the dial side.
This movement was so reliably, that was later also available in a selfwinding version.
Junghans J98/3 dial side
Technical data
| Manufacturer: | Junghans |
| Caliber: | J98/3 (698.71) |
| Size: | 8 3/4 x 12''' |
| A/h: | 18000 |
| Number of jewels: | 16 |
| Escapement: | Pallet lever |
| Balance types: |
Nickel anular balance |
| Shock protection(s): |
Junghans |
| Balance bearing / direction hairspring: | Clockwise |
| Moveable stud: | no |
| Adjust mechanism: | Long regulator arm |
| Construction: |
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| Construction type: | pillar construction |
| Winding mechanism: | yoke winding system |
| Setting lever spring: | 2 hole(s) |
| Features: |
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| Production period: | 1952 - 1955 |
| References: |
Flume: 1952 36 |
| Mentioning in literature (years): | 1952 |
| Production years: | 1952-1955 |
Usage gallery
Junghans gents watch