2006 Junghans Mega1000 Radio Controlled LCD Wrist Watch

In this video I discuss my Junghans Mega1000 electronic LCD quartz radio controlled wrist watch that I purchased on ricardo.ch in Switzerland in May 2021 for 150 Chf. I also change the watch's CR1620 battery.

Here's a link to the official user guide .pdf for the Junghans Mega1000:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KEP7sqohkmxORDgaPRl2OpabqiPcc0VP/view?usp=share_link

Specifications:
Dial Markings: JUNGHANS MEGA
Case Material: stainless steel
Year of Manufacture: 2006 (dated by firmware)
Caliber: J604.64
Jewels: 0
Case Width: 36mm
Lug-to-Lug: 38mm
Lug Width (for strap): 24mm
Thickness: 10mm
Weight with Strap and Buckle as Shown: 51g
Buckle: stainless steel (third party)
Strap: leather (not original)
When I Purchased it: May, 2021
Where I Purchased it: ricardo.ch
How Much I Paid For it: 150 Chf
How Much it Sold For New: not sure
How Much it's Worth Now: $150 - $300?

The tools I use are discussed in greater detail in these videos:

$400 Worth Of Bergeon Tools And Supplies
https://youtu.be/lr0cmsUerps

Everything I Know About Watchmaking in Five Minutes
https://youtu.be/65mmQt5o0Cg

The stand on my desk that I use to elevate my work area is an IKEA SIGFINN monitor stand.

Before opening any vintage watch or clock for the first time I recommend checking it for radium paint. I didn't do that in this video because it wasn't the first time that I opened this watch. For more information on radium and how to check for it using a geiger counter see either of these two videos:

Everything I Know About Watchmaking in Five Minutes
https://youtu.be/65mmQt5o0Cg?t=112

How to Re-lume a Vintage Watch
https://youtu.be/0fFX1LkpjMU?t=829

The NetIO GC10 that I use is no longer made. It uses an SBM-20 geiger muller tube, which is also used in the GQ GMC-300E and other geiger counters. If you find one of those it should perform similarly.

My videos are for entertainment and educational purposes only. Critical / corrective comments and links to resources including other watchmaking channels are welcome.

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