The success story of the Junghans Max Bill collection can be traced back to the company's collaboration with the eponymous Swiss artist and architect. Bill studied at the Bauhaus in the eastern German city of Dessau in the late 1920s. There, he learned to connect art with craftsmanship in order to create designs that were as attractive as they were functional. His later work was clearly influenced by his time at this pioneering school of art and design, as evidenced by the first product designed by Bill for Junghans in 1956: a kitchen clock with an integrated timer. The first Max Bill wristwatch followed in 1961. Its minimalist design was strikingly similar to that of the wall clock.

The Max Bill Chronoscope adds a stopwatch to this collection. While Bill didn't design this watch himself, it's clear that Junghans intended to stay close to the original concept. Like the other Max Bills, this timepiece features domed plexiglass and a round case. The distinct Arabic numerals sit inside the indices and are the same simple shape as those of its sister models. There are also models without Arabic numerals for those looking for something even more understated.

The dials are available in multiple colors, such as black, anthracite, or silver.The 40-mm case is largely made of stainless steel. Some Max Bill Chronoscopes are covered in a golden PVD coating. A leather strap or Milanese bracelet keeps these chronographs on the wrist.

Junghans relies on the proven ETA Valjoux 7750 to power this timepiece. It is one of the most successful chronograph movements in the history of watchmaking. Other renowned manufacturers, such as IWC andBreitling, also use this popular caliber in their timepieces. The subdial at 12 o'clock serves as a 30-minute counter, while the 12-hour counter occupies the subdial at 6. This movement usually has a small seconds dial at 9 o'clock, but the Max Bill Chronoscope replaces that with the "Junghans Chronoscope" inscription. Every model features a date display, however, a day display is optional.