The swiss railways clock from mondaine today is universally acknowledged as a classic.
Swiss railroad wall clock.
Surely you have noticed that the official swiss railway clock is unique.
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For 2020 we update our iconic swiss railways wall clock dressing it up in a metallic monochrome for a modernist limited edition.
The clock prominently displayed in every railway station in switzerland can be found more than 3 000 times across the country.
The swiss railway clock was designed in 1944 by hans hilfiker a swiss engineer and sbb employee together with moser baer a clock manufacturer for use by the swiss federal railways as a station clock.
The design features an iconic red paddle shaped second hand inspired by the paddles that were used to signal the arrival and departure of the swiss trains and an easy to read black and white face.
The face of the mondaine swiss railways sbb clock has been a mainstay of minimalist bauhaus design for 70 years.
Swiss fare networks.
Mondaine timepieces represent the epitome of craftsmanship minimalistic and sustainable design.
Mondaine official swiss railways wall clock copper.
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Here you will find information on international train travel.
The mondaine official swiss railways clock collection combines the unmistakable flair of the official swiss railways watch directly into your home.
With the opening of the border train travel abroad is once again possible.
German wall clocks come in two main types.
Swiss railway wall clock by moma.
Exactly 1 5 seconds before a new minute is heralded the second hand comes to a stop.
Since then it has become a swiss national icon included among examples of outstanding 20th century design by both the design museum in london and the museum of modern art in new york city and its.
If the clock isnt hand carved it is usually.
In 1953 hilfiker added a red second hand in the shape of the baton used by train dispatch staff.
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You can find a walnut wood pendulum regulated grandfather clock made in this style or a smaller wooden clock.
Whether it be a wall clock alarm clock or pocket watch in our online shop you will find a wide range of variations on our design.
Minimalist luxury is popular with people who appreciate restrained style.
To some it does appear you can stop time.
Whether you d like it as a watch wall clock pocket watch or alarm clock order the model you want online now.
A purified form of modern classic design.
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