8 3/4 x 12”’ | Hand Wind | Swiss Lever | Small Seconds |

Remarks:

• 1962 Junghans renamed its movements, J was replaced by 6, so the J98 became the 698
• Movement family:
  • Junghans J98 = J98/1 = 698.70: small seconds, flat front plate
  • Junghans J98 S = J98/3 = 698.71: sweeping seconds, flat front plate
  • Junghans 698.72: axial shock protection only (Junghans I), flat front plate
  • Junghans J98/2: pointer date, 24h indicator, flat front plate
  • Junghans J98/4 : small seconds, beveled front plate
  • Junghans J98/5 = 698.75: automatic, beveled front plate

• Listing ID: 12204
• Manufacturer / Brand: Junghans
• Caliber: J98 / 698.70
• Size in French Lignes: 8 3/4 x 12'''
• Size range mm largest diameter: 22 - 31 mm
• Shape: Form
• Winding: Manual (Crown)
• Hands Setting: Crown
• Seconds Hand: Small seconds
• Escapement: Lever (Swiss, English, Glashütte)
• Date, Day, Month...: None
• Jewels: 7, 15
• Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: Left
• Balance Position: Bottom (120 - 240°)
• Shock Protection: Junghans II
• Beats per hour: 18,000
• Balance Type: Nickel
• Power Reserve: Approx. 50 hours
• Production Period: 1951+
• Country: Germany
• Identification: Barrel bridge marked with Junghans logo (J in a star) and J98.
• Contributor ©: Uhrforum.de member Badener (Andreas Kelz)