Mondaine goes mechanical So far I always have been a big admirer of the watch mondaine produces for the wrist in tribute to the official Swiss Railway Clock, but I have never owned one, the main reason being that they were only available with quartz technology. With the one presented here, I'll have to get one soon. -------------------------------------------------------------------- logo_mondaine.png mod_embed_images_loadimage('974f79a6e33d82e6f6cfbef3a31a84b0', 'http://revo-online.com/forums/main/addon.php?35,module=embed_images,url=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos.revolution-press.com%2Fmarks2010%2Fbw%2Flogo_mondaine.png', 'http://photos.revolution-press.com/marks2010/bw/logo_mondaine.png', 'http://revo-online.com/forums/main/addon.php?35,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos.revolution-press.com%2Fmarks2010%2Fbw%2Flogo_mondaine.png', '', 13760, 1300, 3000, 'Loading image ...', false); Media information March 2010 Swiss Tradition combined with Retro Chic. Form and function blend harmoniously in the shaped Retro styled watch from Mondaine. The watches with integrated leather band and a curved sapphire crystal that magnifies the characteristic dial to further enhance the chic retro style. Watch aficionados will appreciate the transparent case-back (scratch resistant sapphire crystal) revealing the Swiss made automatic movement inside. The Retro collection was created for the high-end consumer looking for a timepiece that transitions easily from classic to casual. Created for superior durability each timepiece has been tested water resistant to 10 ATM. The Retro Automatic watch is accompanied by a two-year warranty, and backed by the Mondaine International Service Network (MISO). Mondaine represents affordable luxury. The timepiece design is distinct, clean and immediately identifiable thanks to its signature red seconds hand, which also offers superior legibility. This is a superb selling point for retailers and a high-demand feature for consumers. The timepieces are crafted of high quality materials and are Swiss made. Mondaine Watch Ltd. is the creator of the Official Swiss Railways Watch collection, licensed by the “Swiss Railways SBB” and launched just over 20 years ago. It represents the consumers’ version of the Swiss Railways Clock. In Switzerland, 3,000 of these famous Swiss clocks have indicated the precise time at all Swiss train stations for more than 60 years. mraut.JPG mod_embed_images_loadimage('b5040dbb841774d988567a963c9560b2', 'http://revo-online.com/forums/main/addon.php?35,module=embed_images,url=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos.revolution-press.com%2Fmarks2010%2Fbw%2Fmraut.JPG', 'http://photos.revolution-press.com/marks2010/bw/mraut.JPG', 'http://revo-online.com/forums/main/addon.php?35,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos.revolution-press.com%2Fmarks2010%2Fbw%2Fmraut.JPG', '', 13760, 1300, 3000, 'Loading image ...', false); Technical information Movement: Eta Automatic 2878 Stainless steel case Ø 42 mm, screwed see through case back with sapphire crystal / Curved anti reflective coated sapphire crystal Black genuine leather strap Water-resistant tested to 10 ATM Origin Swiss Made Mondaine reference numbers A135.30345.11SBB (white dial) A135.30345.14SBB (black dial) -------------------------------------------------------------------- http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,13760,13760#msg-13760 Mon, 20 May 2013 03:37:05 -0500 Phorum 5.2.13 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,13760,100052#msg-100052 thanks for the details http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,13760,100052#msg-100052 time2tic Watch Exhibitions and Shows Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:02:36 -0500 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,13760,13796#msg-13796 Right you are, the clock and the watch look the same but http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,13760,13796#msg-13796
While the second hand of the clock ticks in a little less than 60 sec, stops at 12 o'clock, waits for the minute hand to jump to the next step before starting again, the wristwatch ticks like every other wristwatch. There has been a version some years ago, based on quartz technology, christened "stop to go" where the same was achieved in the wristwatch but that model is sold out and I never had the chance to see one so far.

A few weeks ago, Jack started a thread "What do you use as a time reference for setting your watches?" where I mentioned the Swiss Railway Clock.
This is what you see in every train station around Switzerland.]]> MarkS Watch Exhibitions and Shows Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:32:11 -0500 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,13760,13777#msg-13777 it is amazing http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,13760,13777#msg-13777 If I remember correctly, the mondaine has a special way to display the time when the full minute has passed. it kind of stops and then the minute hand moves and then it seems to start again, or something like that.

the wristwatch is obviously faithful to the clock design with the typical second hand with the big red dot.

lovely.



edited by marks : fixed typo issues]]> time2tic Watch Exhibitions and Shows Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:55:01 -0500 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,13760,13760#msg-13760 Mondaine goes mechanical http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,13760,13760#msg-13760
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Media information March 2010


Swiss Tradition combined with Retro Chic.


Form and function blend harmoniously in the shaped Retro styled watch from Mondaine. The watches with integrated leather band and a curved sapphire crystal that magnifies the characteristic dial to further enhance the chic retro style. Watch aficionados will appreciate the transparent case-back (scratch resistant sapphire crystal) revealing the Swiss made automatic movement inside. The Retro collection was created for the high-end consumer looking for a timepiece that transitions easily from classic to casual.

Created for superior durability each timepiece has been tested water resistant to 10 ATM. The Retro Automatic watch is accompanied by a two-year warranty, and backed by the Mondaine International Service Network (MISO).

Mondaine represents affordable luxury. The timepiece design is distinct, clean and immediately identifiable thanks to its signature red seconds hand, which also offers superior legibility. This is a superb selling point for retailers and a high-demand feature for consumers. The timepieces are crafted of high quality materials and are Swiss made.

Mondaine Watch Ltd. is the creator of the Official Swiss Railways Watch collection, licensed by the “Swiss Railways SBB” and launched just over 20 years ago. It represents the consumers’ version of the Swiss Railways Clock. In Switzerland, 3,000 of these famous Swiss clocks have indicated the precise time at all Swiss train stations for more than 60 years.






Technical information
Movement: Eta Automatic 2878
Stainless steel case Ø 42 mm, screwed see through case back with sapphire crystal / Curved anti reflective coated sapphire crystal
Black genuine leather strap
Water-resistant tested to 10 ATM
Origin Swiss Made
Mondaine reference numbers A135.30345.11SBB (white dial) A135.30345.14SBB (black dial)
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