Junkers
Schramberg, Germany · Est. 1998
Founded by Willi Birk
Junkers is a German watch brand launched in 1998 by POINTtec, producing aviation-inspired timepieces named in honour of Professor Hugo Junkers, the pioneering German aircraft designer. The watches draw on Bauhaus design principles — clean lines, geometric forms, and functional clarity — with movements by Swiss and German manufacturers.
- Founded
- 1998
- Headquarters
- Schramberg, Germany
- Group
- Other
- Price Segment
- Entry
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Bauhaus — Minimalist line inspired by Junkers' historic collaboration with the Bauhaus movement, featuring clean typography and geometric dial architecture.
- Ju 52 — Pilot and chronograph models named after the legendary 'Tante Ju' trimotor aircraft, with corrugated-dial motifs echoing its iconic metal skin.
- G38 — Aviator collection referencing the pioneering Junkers G38 heavy airliner, typically with oversized cases and cockpit-inspired dials.
- Eisvogel — Dress-oriented collection honouring the Eisvogel aircraft, pairing slim cases with Bauhaus-style dials.
Timeline
- 1919 — Hugo Junkers founds Junkers Flugzeugwerke, pioneering all-metal aircraft and supporting the emerging Bauhaus movement.
- 1988 — Willi Birk founds Pointtec in Bavaria to produce heritage-inspired German wristwatches.
- 1998 — Pointtec launches the Junkers watch brand, using the Junkers aviation heritage under licence.
- 2005 — Introduction of the Bauhaus and Ju 52 collections, which become the brand's best sellers.
- 2019 — Expanded Bauhaus collection marks the centenary of the Bauhaus movement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Junkers
- Is Junkers related to the aircraft manufacturer?
- The brand is licensed from the heritage of Junkers Flugzeugwerke, founded by aviation pioneer Hugo Junkers in 1919. The watches are made by the German company Pointtec and draw their design language from historic Junkers aircraft and the Bauhaus movement.
- Where are Junkers watches made?
- In Germany, by Pointtec Product Marketing GmbH, using Swiss and German movements across quartz and mechanical collections.