Mondaine Classic Quartz White Dial Yellow Leather Strap Watch A660.30360.16SBE RRP £169   This Mondaine Classic Watch A660.30360.16SBE is a classic presented in a new and refreshing look. Developed in 1944 by the Swiss Federal Railways, the SBB, for their train stations, it was first launched by Mondaine in 1986 as a wristwatch. The design has stood the test of time and remained unchanged ever since.The simple and clear look indicates the influence of the Bauhaus style and reflects sustainability and clarity. This watch is a true statement: a Swiss original. The Case: Firstly, Mondaine have combined a 40mm case made from brushed stainless steel with the train station design Mondaine has interpreted throughout the years. Mondaine have produced the case alongside other features of this watch through traditional and remarkable Swiss quality. Also, a thin crown sits at the 3 o\'clock position which alongside the flat mineral crystal glass allows it to reside neatly underneath a sleeve. The Dial: The clear white dial is complemented well by the tone-on-tone hands and numbers as well as the monochrome logo. The red second hand is inspired by the platform conductors paddle in Swiss railway stations to flag away a train, again drawing from its classical roots. Furthermore, the dial is protected by a water resistance rating of 30 metres, all of which has been tested in Switzerland. The Strap: Finally, the yellow leather strap is a real eye-catcher and very comfortable to wear. The holes allow for a comfortable feeling as well as helping the skin underneath breath. The strap fits well on the wrist with a lug size of 20mm. Additionally, the strap can be fastened using a standard buckle. Key Features: RONDA 513 Quartz Movement 40mm Case Size Brushed Stainless Steel Case Pressed Caseback Regular Gasket Crown Hardened Mineral Crystal Glass 30m Water Resistant Genuine Leather Strap 20mm Lug Width Swiss Made   The Family: Classic Mondaine’s Classic collection showcases the iconic, minimalist design of the Official Swiss Railways clock. Mondaine’s Classic wrist watches feature a stainless steel case, clean lines, and the distinctive red second hand. Explore the Mondaine Classic watch collection in a range of sizes, strap materials, and colours. The Brand: Mondaine The history of Mondaine begins in 1944, with Hans Hilfiger. He was a Swiss engineer, who was working for the Swiss Railway Station, he decided to design a clock that woulds synchronise the departure time for all of the trains coming and leaving Zurich’s main station. The result was a clock that was powered by an electric motor, which controls the clock allowing it a complete rotation in 58.5 seconds. The red hand would then pause for 1.5 seconds and then jump forward to meet up with the minute hand again to allow it to synchronise with the master clock in the signal box. It derives from the red signs held by train conductors to wave and to signal passengers whenever a train was coming in or out of the station. Mondaine, originally founded in 1951, enjoyed a period of success after releasing  one of the first timepieces to display a digital time reading on a wristwatch and the first LCD watch in 1957. However it was not until 1986 that the design of the SBB Railway clock began to feature on Mondaine’s wristwatches. After they obtained the necessary licenses they released the first station clock wristwatch. The famous white face accompanied by the bold red second hand and the black minute and hour hands would later become a timeless design used on not only wristwatches, but on pocket watches, alarm clocks, and even wall clocks. The love for the simple, timeless design of the Mondaine watch has been widespread, with the watch being sold in over forty countries and in thousands of sales outlets. The watch can also be found proudly hanging in famous museums, train stations, airports, and of course in the SBB Railway Station. Links: If you have any questions please  click here Click here to join our  facebook  and  Instagram !