Mondaine Official Swiss Railways Wall Clock
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Mondaine Official Swiss Railways Wall Clock
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A true icon of industrial design history, Mondaine's Official Swiss Railways Clock was invented in 1944 by Swiss engineer Hans Hilfiker. Its characteristic red second hand soon became its most recognisable feature. Minimalist yet functional, and reminiscent of the Bauhaus style, this design has stood the test of time and looks at home in both modern and traditional interiors. This wall clock has a matt-finished casing, thick clock hands and hour markers and, of course, that prominent red second hand. It's dust-resistant and boasts quartz movement for precision time-keeping. Mondaine has a long watchmaking tradition and its watches are synonymous with Swiss quality in design and manufacturing. Every clock is subject to tight quality controls and comes with a 2-year international warranty. Sizes available: 25cm diameter: D4.2 x Dia.25cm, Weight: 820g 40cm diameter: D4.2 x Dia.40cm, Weight 1.1kg
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Width:
25.0-25.0cmDepth:
4.2-4.2cmAbout John Lewis
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