Last week I finally managed to complete my Mega 1 digital collection
, that is all 5 variants in like-new condition with the correct strap. (Now what is next?
).
The 5 variants from left to right:
026/0010.00: matt chrome case, black leather strap with white stitching, flat crystal
026/0011.00: polished chrome PVD coated case, marbled brown leather strap with brown stitching, curved crystal
026/0012.00: matt titanium look PVD coated case, smooth brown leather strap with white stitching, flat crystal
026/0014.00: polished black PVD coated case, smooth black leather strap with black stitching, curved crystal
026/0013.00: matt black PVD coated case, black leather strap with black stitching, curved crystal
Different lighting:
Different view:
On the right: Mega 1000 (026/4502.44)
2nd from the right: another 026/0013.00 - note that despite its different appearance, it is the same model as the one left to it! It looks more reflective, perhaps because it has seen quite some wear. The (new) strap is not correct, it is for a 026/0014.
Comparison of the two 026/0013.00:
Detail - flat vs. curved crystal; strap
Mega 1 brochure from 1990:
Final note: the ".00" in the type number means leather strap, ".44" means metal. This is true for all Junghans watches. I learnt this from the guy where I got the last Mega 1.