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Mondaine Vintage Hand-Wound with Caliber ETA 2801-2

Mondaine Vintage Hand-Wound

Known for its iconic "Swiss railway clock" design that the watchmaker licensed from the Swiss Federal Railway (SBB) company around 26 years ago, the group has recently started selling yet another version of the legendary watch. Powered by a cheap, but dependable hand-wound movement, the new Mondaine Vintage is offered in a compact and slim stainless steel body and offers you all that you can expect from the brand: a simple and clear, easy-to-read design.

Mondaine Classic Big Date Ladies Hands-On Review

Mondaine Classic Big Date Ladies (Ref. A669.30008.11SBO) Hands-On Review

A great fan of the Bauhaus approach to industrial design, I always liked the beautiful simple layout of the Swiss Railway Clock and its numerous more compact reincarnations currently sold by the Swiss watchmaker Mondaine. Thanks to the people from the U.S.-based WatchCo.com online retailer, I finally have the pleasure to review one of the recent additions to the growing family: the simple, yet elegant Mondaine Classic Big Date (Ref. A669.30008.11SBO).