The Rise of Understated Elegance: A Fresh Take on Sportive Design with the Numeri Collection
MONDAINE’s new Numeri collection strikes a perfect balance between functionality and style, offering an innovative addition to the sports watch segment. The collection features three timepieces that retain the iconic design of the original while elevating it with bold new features, including a 42mm dial in timeless white and black, a 12-sided fixed bezel, and a striking contour case. These design elements not only enhance the visual impact of the watch but also improve its functionality by increasing visibility and legibility, staying true to the core purpose of a timepiece: to tell the time with precision and clarity.
A Distinctive Bezel Design
Designed with versatility at its core, these watches combine the robust build of a sports model with minimalist design, ensuring they suit every aspect of life - from office hours to outdoor adventures. The highlight of the collection is its groundbreaking 12-sided fixed bezel - a first for MONDAINE. Not only does its faceted shape add a distinctive geometric touch, but it also features numerals, a unique element not seen before in a MONDAINE timepiece. This bold addition enhances readability making it both a design statement and adding functionality. Framing the anti-reflective sapphire crystal, the faceted bezel merges style with durability, reinforcing the focus of the Numeri collection on refined aesthetics. The crown, adorned with the signature “M,” showcases MONDAINE’s meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail.
A Unique Shape Case
Marked with numerals 1–12, the practical bezel complements the sleek, modern design of the case. Featuring a brushed finish on top and polished sides, the case strikes a modern appearance, making it suitable for both casual and formal occasions. Available in classic white or black, the dials incorporate MONDAINE’s patented BackLight technology on white dials and Super-LumiNova® on black dial. BackLight is applied to the underside of the hands, while Super-LumiNova® is applied to the top, ensuring optimal readability in any lighting condition. Interchangeable strap options include a sporty silicone strap adorned with MONDAINE’s signature “M” pattern and a dual-finished stainless-steel link bracelet with polished and brushed finishes. With water resistance up to 10 ATM, these timepieces are designed to pair effortlessly with either strap, making them equally suited for everyday wear or spontaneous outdoor adventures.
The origins of the iconic Swiss design in every MONDAINE watch
The story of MONDAINE began in 1986 when the brand launched its first collection, transforming the design of the Swiss Railways clock into a wearable icon. The Swiss Railways clock, originally developed in 1944 by Swiss engineer Hans Hilfiker, transformed timekeeping aesthetics with its minimalist approach: a white background, bold black markers, and the distinctive red second hand inspired by the trowel used by railway dispatchers. This design’s unmatched simplicity and legibility have made it a global symbol of precision and functionality, qualities reflected in every MONDAINE watch collection.
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