Maximilian James

Maximilian James offers handcrafted, exclusive wristwatches featuring a MetaMetals dial made from rare elements such as osmium, ruthenium, or tantalum. Each model combines the highest level of watchmaking craftsmanship with timeless elegance, making a statement of individuality and exclusivity through its exceptional materials.

How it works

Step 1

Discover unique watches

Explore exclusive Maximilian James watch models featuring rare precious metals that stand out with their distinctive aesthetics. Variations in osmium, ruthenium, or tantalum allow for individual customization.

Step 2

Shop & Consultation

Order directly in Maximilian James' online shop or get in touch with our partner. Maximilian James George will discuss your personal preferences and ideas with you to find the perfect watch design.

Step 3

Shipping or Pickup

Once your watch is completed, we will notify you. You can either pick up your osmium watch in person or have it securely shipped to you.

Exclusive Precious Metal Watches

Maximilian James watches are refined with the rarest and most exclusive metals, achieving a timeless elegance that makes each piece a unique masterpiece. Every watch is meticulously tailored to your personal preferences to create an unmistakable one-of-a-kind timepiece.

Exclusivity

Maximilian James watches are refined with the rarest and most exclusive metals, achieving a timeless elegance that makes each piece a unique masterpiece.

Handcrafted Precision

Maximilian James' production is based on expert craftsmanship and attention to detail. Every component is carefully crafted and inspected to meet the highest standards.

Unique aesthetics

Dial variants made of osmium, ruthenium, or tantalum give your watch a distinctive look. The rarity of these metals further highlights their exclusivity.

Made in Germany

After the Swiss Made movement is assembled in Germany, each watch undergoes final inspection and testing before being handed over to you.

FAQ

Find answers to the most frequent questions here.

Still not found what you are looking for?

The precious metal watches are available in six variations. Choose between a dial made of osmium, ruthenium, or tantalum and pair it with a watchcase in polished stainless steel or an elegant black-coated version. Complete your model with a strap made of premium leather, durable textile, or stylish stainless steel—creating a watch that perfectly matches your style.

Note: It is also possible to refine an existing watch with osmium or other precious metals.

Maximilian James watches incorporate not only classic stainless steel but also highly pure elements like osmium, ruthenium, or tantalum to create a unique dial. On request, the watchcase, bracelet, and clasp can be finished in elegant black using the DLC process. Straps are available in leather, textile, and stainless steel.

Absolutely! We also serve international customers. All communication can be handled online or by phone. The finished watch will be securely shipped worldwide.

If you're interested in one of the watches or have your own ideas, reach out to Maximilian directly:

Phone: +49 8841 6970039 (landline) or +49 174 375 2057 (mobile)
Address: Johannisstraße 4, 82418 Murnau am Staffelsee, Germany
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mj-watches.com

For any questions regarding our offerings, MetaMetals is always available to assist you!


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Buy Wristwatches: Timepieces for the Wrist in Stainless Steel, Ceramic, or Titanium

The wristwatch is the classic among timepieces. Whether the case is made of stainless steel, titanium, ceramic, gold, silver, or bronze, the selection is vast. The bezel can be smooth, fluted, or satin-finished. A crown with flank protection protects the sensitive winding crown. The dial features indices, Roman numerals, or Arabic numerals. Hour, minute, and second hands allow for precise reading. Straps are available in leather, textile, rubber, or as a fine Milanese mesh. Quick-release spring bars, folding clasps, or pin buckles ensure comfort. Ideal for everyday life, the office, or leisure, ranging from splash-proof to waterproof.

Buy Automatic Watches: Mechanical Movements with Tangible Technology

An automatic watch represents traditional watchmaking. The mechanical automatic movement winds itself via a rotor, and the barrel "stores" the energy until the next winding phase. A balance wheel with a hairspring, anchor, and escape wheel ensures precise operation. Second-stop (hacking), fine adjustment, and shock protection such as Incabloc increase everyday suitability. Innovative materials like Nivachron™ or silicon contribute to the longevity and reliability of watches. A screw-down case back or a transparent exhibition back (glass back) with Geneva stripes, perlage, angling, and blued screws makes the inner workings visible. The caliber impresses with a stable amplitude and finely tuned accuracy.

Buy Quartz Watches: Electronic Precision with Long Battery Life

Quartz watches offer reliable timekeeping through a quartz resonator at 32,768 Hertz. An integrated circuit and button cell battery enable a long runtime. The EOL (End-of-Life) indicator signals the need for a battery change in good time. With a slim profile, lightweight case, and temperature compensation, the watch remains precise even with everyday fluctuations. The quiet ticking sound, low-maintenance use, and exact date change make it the perfect everyday watch.

Buy Skeleton Watches: Technical Aesthetics and Open Mechanics

Skeleton watches display their mechanics openly. Skeletonized bridges, pierced plates, and exposed gear trains reveal the pulsing balance wheel. Angled edges, polished chamfers, and decorations such as Côtes de Genève finishes, Clous de Paris, or sunray brushing provide depth. Anti-reflective exhibition glass enhances the light effects on gears, pinion shafts, and barrels. A piece of art for the wrist.

Buy Solar Watches: Environmentally Friendly Powered by Light Energy

Solar watches utilize a dial with integrated solar cells. The energy is stored in rechargeable batteries or capacitors. Continuous charging can occur even in diffused light. Dark power reserve and energy-saving modes ensure long operation, even in low light. Solar watches do not require regular battery changes. With lightweight case construction, robust performance, and functions such as date display and second hands, they are perfect everyday companions.

Buy Dress Watches: Elegance for Business and Evening Wear

The dress watch is the perfect timepiece for formal occasions. Its slim case disappears discreetly under the cuff. Polished flanks, a slender bezel, and dials with guilloché, sunray finish, enamel, or mother-of-pearl represent stylish restraint. Hand shapes such as Dauphine complement applied baton indices or Roman numerals. Featuring a small second or integrated date, combined with fine calfskin or alligator straps, the dress watch impresses with harmonious proportions, usually between 36 and 39 millimeters. However, some models may be larger or smaller.

Buy Jewelry Watches: Timepieces with Glamorous Jewelry Artistry

Jewelry watches combine function with feminine elegance. Mother-of-pearl dials, a cabochon crown, and setting styles like pavé, prong, or bezel settings create glamorous accents. Bezels, rehauts, and lugs are often decorated with gemstones. Whether a bangle or a delicate link bracelet, the combination of design and gemstones like sapphire, ruby, emerald, or topaz makes them true statement pieces.

Buy Diamond Watches: Sparkling Precision with Brilliant Setting

The diamond watch focuses on luxury with gemstones in brilliant, baguette, trapezoid, or princess cuts. Carat weight, clarity, color grade, and fire determine the brilliance. The diamonds are precisely set, whether in prongs, channels, or pavé. A diamond-set bezel, sparkling indices, and a noble crown meet, for example, dials made of mother-of-pearl or lacquer. Ideal for special occasions with a strong presence and elegant light effects.

Buy Luxury Watches: Haute Horlogerie and Mechanical Perfection

Luxury watches represent the finest watchmaking. Manufacture calibers with hand-finishing showcase Geneva stripes, perlage, and mirror-polished finishes. Complications such as minute repeaters, perpetual calendars, tourbillons, rattrapante, or flyback chronographs make each watch a technical masterpiece. Cases made of precious metals, guilloché dials, limited editions, and iconic designs ensure collector value and classic status. Additionally, there is sometimes the characteristic sound of the mechanics.

Buy Designer Watches: Stylish Statements with a Sense of Form

Designer watches emphasize the concept behind the form. Whether Bauhaus, Scandinavian minimalism, or avant-garde geometry, the idea is what counts here. Experimental hand shapes, striking typography, monochrome dials, or bold color accents define the look. Matte, sandblasted, or high-gloss polished surfaces and integrated strap connections stylishly implement the principle of "form follows function".

Buy Vintage Watches: Time Capsules with Patina and Character

Vintage watches draw on historical designs. Patina, aged luminous material with tritium, and gilt dial lettering create nostalgic charm. Plexiglass or acrylic glass with small scratches, "ghost bezels," pump pushers, and riveted bracelets are typical features. Original hands and crowns make them coveted collector's items with a unique aura.

Buy Bicolor Watches: Two-Tone Elegance for Striking Looks

Bicolor watches combine stainless steel with, for example, yellow or rose gold. The so-called "two-tone" look appears on the bezel, crown, or center links. The contrast between satin-finished and polished surfaces creates depth. Without the weight of a solid gold watch, the look remains high-quality and modern. Ideal for business outfits with a warm metal note and cool steel presence.

Buy Gold Watches: Timeless Class in 18 Karat

Gold watches usually utilize 18-karat alloys in yellow, rose, or white gold. The dense metallic luster, soft light reflections, and finely brushed surfaces underline the noble character. Copper, palladium, or silver in the alloy content provide fine color nuances. The result is a luxurious feel with classic elegance and substance.

Buy Silver Watches: Subtle Understatement in 925 Sterling

Silver watches mostly consist of 925 Sterling Silver (meaning 92.5% pure silver mixed with 7.5% other metals). Silver watches offer a cool luster and develop a fine patina over time. Rhodium-plated surfaces prevent tarnishing and maintain the bright tone. Dials with grained textures, satin-brushed surfaces, and leather, mesh, or textile straps provide elegant restraint.

Buy Platinum Watches: Discreet Nobility with Weight and Engraving

Platinum watches made of Pt 950 stand for exclusivity. Their high density provides a tangible weight, and the tough alloy ensures longevity. The cold gray shimmer, hypoallergenic properties, and defined edges make them the choice for connoisseurs. Deep engravings and robust surfaces emphasize the material culture.

Buy Osmium Watches: Rarity with Futuristic Brilliance

Osmium watches integrate, for example, crystalline osmium with a unique structure. The reflections range from deep blue to steel gray. Inlays of this rare precious metal can appear on the dial, indices, or bezel. In combination with white gold, platinum, or titanium, a look ranging from classic to futuristic is created, with extraordinary light refraction for striking statement watches.

Buy Women’s Watches: Elegance in Delicate Design

Women's watches are characterized by usually smaller cases, fine proportions, and colors considered feminine, such as champagne, rose, or mother-of-pearl. Refined with stone accents, delicate hands, and ergonomic lugs, they offer lightweight wearing comfort. Satin, leather, or Milanese watch straps set fashionable accents. Ideal for everyday wear, dinner, or events.

Buy Men’s Watches: Robust Timepieces with a Striking Presence

Men's watches usually offer larger cases, clear legibility, and sporty designs. Strong hands, applied indices, sapphire crystal, and screw-down crowns emphasize their functionality. Straps made of stainless steel, rubber, or canvas suit various occasions. With high-contrast minute tracks, increased shock resistance, and a "tool watch" character, they are suitable for work, travel, or leisure.