Mondaine Wall Clock A990.Clock.16SBB 25cm - Official Swiss Railways Clock Red Second Hand Aluminium Casing Dust Resistant

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I’m also a big fan of the cherry-colored seconds hand and the way it pops against the monochromatic dial. Despite its relative brightness, it doesn’t get in the way of reading the time. Whereas most watches in the SBB range come in at 40mm or 41mm, the Simply Elegant has a decidedly more petite 36mm stainless steel case. However, its lug-to-lug measurement is about 41 mm, so it looks a little larger on the wrist. Yes – the watches are designated as “Swiss Made” (also Mondaine was founded in Switzerland in the 1950s). Mondaine Stop2Go Specs Case: G Scale Swiss station staff from LGB. The man on the right is brandishing the inspiration for the second hand.

What’s interesting to note is that while the included strap is fairly straightforward and uncharacteristic, the dial format itself does offer a lot of opportunities for you to have fun with your strap choices. Colors, textures, patterns – you could honestly have a lot of fun transforming the look here from a dress watch, something more casual, or maybe just something way out of left field. Final Verdict Adrian Sulc (11 November 2012). "Der Streit mit Apple schwemmt Millionen in die SBB-Kasse". Tages-Anzeiger (in German). Zurich, Switzerland: TA Media AG . Retrieved 11 December 2014. It’s not too obstructive, but I have found myself noticing it on a handful of occasions. That said, Mondaine does offer railway watches with matte bezels. a b c Köbi Gantenbein, ed. (2013). Die Bahnhofsuhr– Ein Mythos des Designs aus der Schweiz (in German). Zurich, Switzerland: Edition Hochparterre. Archived from the original on 4 November 2014 . Retrieved 19 October 2014.The entire case features a matte finishing which adds to the overall “function first” aesthetic of the watch. The main portion of the case is created by the joining of the bezel and lower portion of the watch. The bezel has a slightly smaller diameter than the rest of the watch, but it’s also very tall in and of itself. This again evokes that firm but subtle design experience we’ve seen elsewhere on the watch.

The crystal is a synthetic sapphire crystal, and the band is a plain genuine leather strap that matches the watch nicely. Mondaine Simply Elegant Watch ReviewSBB Bahnhofsuhr". www.eguide.ch. Zurich, Switzerland: Museum für Gestaltung Zürich / ZHdK . Retrieved 16 January 2023. That’s the iconic motion that Mondaine Watches recreated with their Mondaine Cal. 58-02 movement to bring the Swiss Railways Watch to life. For its movement, the Simply Elegant uses the ETA 902.101. This is a reliable quartz movement that Mondaine uses for other watches in the SBB line. Apple kopiert die berühmte SBB-Uhr". Tages-Anzeiger (in German). Zurich, Switzerland: TA Media AG. 11 November 2012 . Retrieved 11 December 2014. Initially, I thought its slender profile looked weird. After wearing it for a while, however, the weirdness dissipated. It does have a tendency to look fairly two-dimensional on the wrist, but this probably isn’t something you’ll notice unless you’re looking for it.

Besides which, I am Swiss, live in Switzerland, and my grandfather worked for the Swiss Federal Railways. I PAID my part, with tax money, among others! While some elements of the dial are slightly evocative of architectural design, the Mondaine Stop2Go case is heavily leaning in that direction. Mobatime– Swiss Time Systems: References". Sumiswald, Bern, Switzerland: MOSER-BAER SA . Retrieved 19 October 2014. Hilfiker gave this explanation for his technical solution: “The second hand provides reassurance at the last minute and makes it easier to dispatch trains on time.”Mondaine entered the picture in 1986 when they licensed the famous design from Swiss Railways. Their first watch collection debuted that year. What an awesome watch – I can’t really sum things up anymore succinctly than that. It’s as complex or simple as you want it to be. Whether you’re looking for something high-design or just a timepiece with a bit of novelty factor, the Mondaine Stop2Go has you covered. The really iconic feature was added in 1953. Although the addition of a second hand does not sound impressive, this one really changed the time – a minute became 58.5 seconds. The second hand makes this slightly faster rotation and then pauses for 1.5 seconds at the top of the minute. This allows the trains to leave the station promptly at the right minute. Hilfiker designed the second hand red with a circular end, evoking the look of the platform train despatcher’s baton.

Authorised retailer for Mondaine Watches. Mondaine watches represent the best in Swiss quality and design. The All of these factors make the Mondaine Simply Elegant one of the more unique watches in my collection, and it’s already gotten many hours of wear. Its timeless design and stylistic flexibility make it a good go-to option. Final Thoughts: It’s Worth the Price

The official SBB station clock collection by Mondaine.

The Cal. 58-02 is unique in that it has two individual motors within it (as opposed to one, which is common among quartz movements). One motor controls the seconds hand and then other motor controls the hour and minute hand. The 36mm size really complements the design. Even though the watch wears a little larger due to the lugs, it’s still a great size that will benefit the slender-wristed.