Junghans serial numbers, updated 11.06.2024
Junghans
My Junghans pocket watches serial number hypothesis.
The utilization of serial numbers in production offers various approaches: one can assign a unique serial number to each caliber, or alternatively, opt for a sequential serial number system while maintaining separate number ranges for individual calibers. Historically, Junghans calibrated their production according to demand, possibly employing both types of serial number systems over time. Intriguingly, I have not come across any two-digit serial numbers yet, leading me to wonder whether Junghans initiated their serial numbers with "1" or perhaps "100".
Deciphering the production dates of Junghans calibers through their serial numbers has proven to be an elusive task. As a result, the dating of Junghans calibers according to their serial number is not possible. Furthermore, some calibers, like J35, J38, 52, 53, 55, 69 and 71, bear no serial numbers at all.
To address this uncertainty, I have compiled a record of the lowest and highest serial numbers of various movements, along with dedication engraving dates.
If you are in possession of a Junghans pocket watch movement with a lower or higher serial number or one featuring an engraved date, I kindly request you to share a picture with me.
By gathering such information, we aim to unravel the historical significance of Junghans pocket watches and shed light on their production practices. Your contribution to this endeavor is greatly appreciated, and together, we can create a comprehensive database to enrich our understanding of Junghans timepieces.
Movement | Generation | Movements seen without number | lowest seen serail number | highest seen serial number | |||
J5 | 3894 | 159785 | |||||
J8 | 2543 | 11935 | |||||
J9 | 1 | x | 138 | 28075 | |||
J9 | 2 | x | 1663 | 234237 | |||
J9 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1896 - 1922 | 5694 | |||||
1933 | 229734 | ||||||
J9 | 3 | x | 208202 | 396873 | |||
J10 | 1886 | 130981 | |||||
J13 | 1 | 11068 | 313009 | ||||
J13 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1890 - 1915 | 11301 | |||||
1890 - 1915 | 112330 | ||||||
17. Aug. 1923 | 149862 | ||||||
24. Dec. 1925 | 222968 | ||||||
16. Juni 1924 | 271798 | ||||||
1899 - 2.11 - 1924 | 307478 | ||||||
J13 | 2 | 316293 | 369436 | ||||
J13 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1. Ooktober 1925 | 316293 | |||||
1900 - 1930 | 334785 | ||||||
J15 | 1 | x | 1017 | 357897 | |||
J15 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1917 | 104306 | |||||
1920 | 104119 | ||||||
1902 - 1922 | 115078 | ||||||
3.7.1927 | 225040 | ||||||
1898 - 1923 | 238598 | ||||||
1922 | 357897 | ||||||
1896 - 1922 | 39655 | ||||||
J15 | 2 | 216568 | 551389 | ||||
J15 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 7.1.1901 - 7.1.1926 | 305311 | |||||
1929 | 410625 | ||||||
J16 | 1 | 77152 | 269407 | ||||
J16 | 2 | 294099 | 402793 | ||||
J17 | 302 | 442023 | |||||
J17 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 26. Mar. 1925 | 372206 | |||||
1907 - 1932 | 442023 | ||||||
J26 | 2627 | 183918 | |||||
J29 | 689 | 40689 | |||||
J29 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1925 | 5117 | |||||
J29a | x | 1777 | 104614 | ||||
J29a StG | (Stossgeschützt) | 2081 | 2081 | ||||
J29/1 | x | 4125 | 26458 | ||||
J29/II | 17912 | 28855 | |||||
J29a/II | 46765 | 47248 | |||||
J31 | 821 | 135644 | |||||
J32 | 26833 | 143062 | |||||
J33 | 384 | 91111 | |||||
J33a | 27641 | 90350 | |||||
J33b | 8437 | 128805 | |||||
J33b Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1892 - 1932 | 27667 | |||||
J33c | x | 67239 | 67239 | ||||
J33c Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 21.6.1929 | 67239 | |||||
J34 | x | 312 | 66002 | ||||
J34 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1911 - 1936 | 3673 | |||||
18. Sep. 1926 | 4840 | ||||||
10.10.1926 | 7074 | ||||||
J36 | 7912 | 127168 | |||||
J36 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1936 | 127168 | |||||
J36 | 2 | 1006 | 1006 | ||||
J41 | x | 3639 | 12689 | ||||
J41 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 10. Jul. 1932 | 4795 | |||||
15.9.1936 | 7136 | ||||||
J41a | x | 414 | 12508 | ||||
J41a Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 29.5.1937 | 6947 | |||||
1. Aug. 1937 | 9965 | ||||||
J41/1 | 8876 | 8876 | |||||
J42 | 574 | 8987 | |||||
J42 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 01. May 1932 | 574 | |||||
1934 | 3597 | ||||||
1909 - 1934 | 3728 | ||||||
1911 - 1936 | 4905 | ||||||
1910 - 1935 | 5155 | ||||||
1936 | 5498 | ||||||
1911 - 1936 | 5562 | ||||||
1937 | 6000 | ||||||
1912 - 1937 | 6057 | ||||||
1936 | 6184 | ||||||
1911 - 1936 | 6806 | ||||||
1912 - 1937 | 7436 | ||||||
1912 - 1937 | 7524 | ||||||
J42a | x | 633 | 9870 | ||||
J42/1 | 1678 | 14144 | |||||
J42/1 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1917 - 1942 | 3360 | |||||
1913 - 1938 | 9839 | ||||||
1913 - 1938 | 9849 | ||||||
4.11.1939 | 10484 | ||||||
1938 | 10648 | ||||||
J47 | a | x | 3576 | 1023634 | |||
J47 | b | 659 | 18689 | ||||
J47 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1908 - 1933 | 12433 | |||||
1909 - 1934 | 16077 | ||||||
1906 - 1931 | 30090 | ||||||
J47G | a | 4427 | 138831 | ||||
J47G | b | 26445 | 88477 | ||||
J47G Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1908 - 1933 | 23074 | |||||
1.5.1936 | 60162 | ||||||
1936 | 60497 | ||||||
1937 | 76253 | ||||||
1937 | 81464 | ||||||
J47a/1 | x | 26175 | 142168 | ||||
J47b/1 | x | 63455 | 183063 | ||||
J47b/1 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1919 - 1944 | 117052 | |||||
J47c/1 | x | 94590 | 167924 | ||||
J47c/1 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1914 - 1939 | 120775 | |||||
1914 - 1939 | 132074 | ||||||
1914 - 1939 | 132875 | ||||||
14.04.1940 | 135418 | ||||||
24.07.1939 | 147095 | ||||||
J47d/1 | x | 102573 | 114284 | ||||
J47e/1 | 147467 | 152766 | |||||
J48 | 842 | 5354 | |||||
J48G | 6652 | 19768 | |||||
J48G Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | Dec. 1938 | 17348 | |||||
J48b/1 | 25952 | 27349 | |||||
J49 | 3032 | 3032 | |||||
J49G | 8439 | 26577 | |||||
J49G Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 10.9.35 | 10934 | |||||
1. Apr. 1937 | 19307 | ||||||
30.8.37 | 20979 | ||||||
Mai 1938 | 24082 | ||||||
1927 - 1937 | 24306 | ||||||
1937 | 26307 | ||||||
1. Dec. 1938 | 26577 | ||||||
J49/1 | x | 9886 | 54588 | ||||
J49/1 Serial number where case has a dedication date engraved | 1938 | 29506 | |||||
Weih. 1938 | 34717 | ||||||
02.03.1938 | 35369 | ||||||
1938 | 37400 | ||||||
14.02.1941 | 38525 | ||||||
1938 | 40074 | ||||||
19.6.1914 -19.6.1939 | 44459 | ||||||
1.12.1913 - 1.12.1938 | 45218 | ||||||
16.10.1939 | 46592 | ||||||
1918 - 1943 | 46627 | ||||||
1915 - 1940 | 50116 | ||||||
J68 | x | 992 | 91358 | ||||