Posts filed under Watch Goodies

Watch Goodies: Mondaine Magnetic Red Desk Cube Clock. The Official Swiss Railways Clock.

One of the most iconic elements in almost every Bahnhof —train station— in Switzerland's largest cities is the Mondaine clock. With its unmistakable and easy-to-read face, distinctive hands and the iconic red seconds hand, the Mondaine clock is now an icon in the horological world. It is estimated that there are close to 3,000 of these clocks on station concourses and train platforms throughout Switzerland.

In 1944, Hans Hilfiker, a Swiss engineer/designer and employee of the Federal Swiss Railways created this clock which immediately became the 'Official Swiss Railways Clock'.

Based out of Zurich, the Mondaine Watch Group was founded in 1951 by Erwin Bernheim and started creating miniature clocks and watches to immortalize the iconic design of the railroad station clocks in the 1980s. Today, Mondaine Watch Group is the holding company for Mondaine, Camel Active, M-Watch and Luminox.

This modern Mondaine red desk clock ref. A660.30318.84SBC can enhance your workspace both at home and at the office. Fitted with a Swiss quartz movement, the brushed aluminum clock case measures 49mm in diameter and its red cube measures 7" x 7" x 4". The clock can be removed from the cube and attached to any metallic surface.

Next time you find yourself on your way to Baselworld or just visiting one of the 'haute horlogerie' manufactures in the Vallée de Joux, make sure you get one of these clocks to add a nice accent to that room where you keep your watch books and catalogs.

Sticker Price CHF 225, approximately $250 USD. For more info click here.

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Watch Goodies and tagged Mondaine Magnetic Red Desk Cube Clock Mondaine Watch Group Official Swiss Railways Clock Erwin Bernheim Mondaine Camel Active M-Watch Luminox Hans Hilfiker Federal Swiss Railways Baselworld Vallée de Joux Mondaine red Desk Clock ref. A660.30318.84SBC Clock in Train Stations of Switzerland Zurich HB Bahnhof.

Watch Goodies: Porsche 911 Alarm Clock. Wake Up to a Roaring Engine.

The Porsche Design 911 alarm clock is a must have for watchlifestylers that are hardcore Porsche enthusiasts. Designed to look like the tachometer on the 911's dashboard, this alarm clock is meant to make you feel like you are still driving your car, even while sitting at your desk or laying in bed. The clock comes with a sturdy but finely finished aluminum case, digital time and date display, alarm, second time zone and timer functions.

The orange hand on the dial is used to set the alarm which will wake you up to the roaring sounds of a 911 mono-block with a blinking red brake light indicator. If you hate getting out of your car every time you get home, then you definitely need one of these clocks. To get this clock click here.

Here's a video showing the sounds of the clock.

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Watch Goodies and tagged Porsche Design Alarm Clock Porsche Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet Diver.

Watch Goodies: The Wooden Rolex Clock. Hard to Find.

The real story behind the very hard to find wooden Rolex clocks has always been a mystery. Among different groups of avid Rolex watch collectors we've heard dozens of versions but until now we didn't have what we feel is a definitive answer.

Some people mention that the clock was given to select authorized dealers during the 1970s, another version assures that these clocks were given to employees after 'x' number of years of service at the Rolex Service Centers but you are about to hear the real story behind these iconic wall clocks.

The owner of this clock is a former Rolex Service Center watchmaker that has finally provided a trustworthy answer for us. In the early 80s, this wall clocks were given by Rolex USA to authorized dealers with very high volume of sales. This particular watch was purchased by our friend from one of these dealers back in 1988 for $125. Ironic enough, the infamous Rolex wooden clock is fitted with a battery operated quartz movement made in Japan.

Going price for one of this clocks today is around $1500.

Is it really worth it with a Japanese quartz movement as its beating heart?

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Rolex, Watch Goodies and tagged Rolex Wooden Rolex Clock 2013.

Watch Goodies: The Rolex Wimbledon Tie. For Attendees Only.

This rare green Rolex tie was released as a gift to the attendees of the 125th edition of the Wimbledon championship back in 2011. This green tie comes with a beautiful gold silk thread embroidered Rolex crown on the front around the center of the tie. The small end of the tie has a Rolex logo with crown embroidered with the same gold silk thread.

The back of the tie features a purple label with the Rolex brand and the writing commemorating the 125th edition of the Wimbledon championship dated 2011. This tie looks superb with a Navy Blazer with gold buttons, a light blue shirt and a full-Windsor knot as the tie is quite thick.

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Editor & Publisher and filed under Rolex, Watch Goodies and tagged Rolex Rolex Wimbledon Tie 2013.

Watch Goodies: Patek Philippe Limoges Limited Edition Bonbonniere

Not very long ago, we came across this beautiful limited edition Patek Philippe box made out of Limoges porcelain from the 2000 collection. The box features a Patek Philippe pocket watch from 1928 that is currently situated at the Patek Philippe Museum collection. The pocket watch is made out of 18 carat yellow gold and is finely decorated with roses and other motifs.