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The Bauhaus, a German movement born at the beginning of the 20th century, revolutionized aesthetics by advocating functionality and simplicity. The undisputed master of modern minimalism, he has influenced many fields, notably watchmaking. For watch lovers, owning a piece inspired by this style means embracing a philosophy where “form follows function”.
Without further ado, here are five models that perfectly embody the Bauhaus spirit; five brands known to be largely imbued with this very popular artistic movement.
Sternglas Naos – S01-NA08-PR01
We begin this selection of Bauhaus watches with the German brand Sternglas which perfectly illustrates the adage “Less is more”.
This Naos is adorned with a green dial whose sunny background catches the eye and hypnotizes with its soft play of light. Above, the thin indexes, the few numbers as discreet as the date at 6 o’clock, as well as the fine hands exude minimalism. The lines are refined, the whole thing clear, orderly, perfectly readable.
This dial is housed in a stainless steel case of 38mm diameteraccompanied by a light brown leather strap which adds a warm note to this contemporary design.
Sternglas Naos green silver premium brown watch on Swiss Made Watch.com
Laco Classics Halle 38 – 862071
Simple as can be, functional and devoid of unnecessary ornaments, the Classics Halle 38 by Laco embodies Bauhaus design with its white dialits black Arabic numerals run by two fine steel hour/minute hands and a red second hand. A beautiful touch of color in this world of nuances. The reading is clear and intuitive, unequivocal.
To complete this model, the brand has chosen a stainless steel housing brushed 38 mm with a transparent bottom allowing you to observe its automatic movementas well as a black genuine leather strap. Simple and effective, there is no need for more!
Laco Classics Halle 38 watch on Swiss Made Watch.com
Bauhaus Solar Men Blue 2112-3
This solar watch from the Bauhaus manufacture combines modern technology and aviation-style design. Its smoked dial, ranging from light (in the center) to dark (around the edge), is decorated with fine indexes and rectangular hands, including a red one for the minutes. To these elements are added a white date window at 3 o’clock as well as a counter. power reserve at 8 a.m.
Despite these various elements, the face of the Solar Homme Bleu 2112-3 remains refined and balanced.
For the rest, it is equipped with a blue leather strap matching the dial, and a stainless steel case. 41mm in which beats an analog heart of the solar quartz type.
Bauhaus Solar Men’s Watch Blue 2112-3 on Swiss Made Watch.com
Junghans Max Bill Kleine Automatic – 27/4105.02
This automatic watch is directly inspired by a 1961 model imagined by Max Bill, a former student at the Bauhaus school, and renowned designer considered to be the initiator of Concrete Art.
So here we have a creation iconic both aesthetic and practical which pays homage to the art of simplicity. Every detail is designed to combine function and form. Its steel case is relatively small with 34mm diameterthe same diameter as the original 1961 model! It surrounds a matte white dial completely devoid of embellishments, only adorned with fine lines brushed by almost invisible hands. So much so that we barely notice the date window located at 3 o’clock.
Looking at everything, we appreciate the very airy and graphic appearance. This Junghans Max Bill Kleine Automatic is completed with a supple and elegant black leather strap.
Junghans Max Bill Kleine Automatic 27/4105.02 watch on Swiss Made Watch.com
MeisterSinger Phanero Sunburst Blue PH308
This creation swiss made from the German house MeisterSinger stands out for its originality while remaining anchored in the Bauhaus style. An originality which comes in the form of a dial swept by a single hand, signature of the brand. This feature makes reading the time as simple as possible. We can then let ourselves admire the surface, whose sunny navy blue is only punctuated with numerals and fine white indexes in addition to the single hand.
The Phanero Sunburst Blue is a single hand watch powered by a quality automatic movement, the Sellita SW 200-1! It has a compact stainless steel structure of 35 mm in diameter for only 7.5mm thickwhich gives it a decidedly simple and modern look. It is then the bracelet which brings texture and a touch of sophistication with its blue crocodile-style leather.
Meistersinger Phanero Sunburst Blue PH308 watch on Swiss Made Watch.com
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