Product Line: Official Swiss Railways Watch The station clock used by the Swiss Federal Railways is a legendary piece of Swiss design. It tells the time at almost every station in Switzerland. In 1944, Hans Hilfiker, a Swiss Engineer and Designer and employee of the Federal Swiss Railways, created a clock, which has become known as the «Official Swiss Railways Clock». 1986 it made the leap from the station platform to the wrist. The Mondaine SBB collection has in turn become a respected design in its own right and has gone from strength to strength and today it is widely considered to be one of the «10 Classic Swiss Watch Designs». Conceived in Switzerland, made for the world , this collection sets standards with their excellent readability. Brand Description: Mondaine Since the foundation by Erwin Bernheim in 1951 Mondaine Group Ltd. has gained recognition as a leading player in the watch industry. The independent, innovative and marketing driven company embraces the world of marketing, lifestyle, design and combines this knowledge with state-of-the-art manufacturing and just-in-time, award-winning logistics and distribution. A reliable, long-term partner for distributors and retailers. Fusing form with function has long been at the core of Mondaine’s brand value. Purposeful and timeless classic Swiss design defined and redefined for the everyday is what makes Mondaine iconic. For over 30 years, since Mondaine first realised the famed Swiss Railway Clock as wrist wear, it has remained devoted to this simple philosophy, securing its position time after time as one of the most sought-after, original and influential brands of this century. Using its successful blueprint, Mondaine choose the Helvetica font as a muse, with its traditional Swiss values and design purity, to craft the ideal companion for its popular Mondaine Official Swiss Railways Watch collection, in the launch of its sister collection, Mondaine Helvetica. Mondaine Helvetica with its Light, Regular and Bold variants is the perfect union for Mondaine, born out of history with a character defined for the future. The Mondaine DNA lies at the centre of every single one of its timepieces, offering a stylish collection for the considered wearer. The face of the Mondaine Swiss Railways (SBB) clock has been a mainstay of minimalist, Bauhaus design for 70 years. The design features an iconic red paddle-shaped second hand, inspired by the padddles that were used to signal the arrival and departure of the Swiss trains, and an easy-to-read black and white face. This signature design has been responsible for the legendary punctuality of the Swiss rail network. The Mondaine SSB clock embodies executive presence and superior design. box contains watch and warranty booklet