With its minimalist Bauhaus-inspired design and removable clock head, MONDAINE’s Globe Clock is a contemporary statement of Swiss craftsmanship
Swiss watchmaker MONDAINE proudly unveils the Globe Clock, a sculptural table timepiece that brings the essence of Swiss precision and minimalist design into modern interiors. Drawing from the legacy of the Official Swiss Railways Clock and the principles of Bauhaus functionalism, this new creation skillfully combines function, refined aesthetics, and honed craftsmanship. A piece of Switzerland on your desk.
Form Follows Function
With its 49.5 mm dial and rounded silicone base, the Globe Clock impresses with its minimalist, iconic design that strikes a stunning visual balance. It is powered by a reliable Swiss Ronda 513 quartz movement, ensuring lasting performance and precision. Designed with a removable watch head, the Globe Clock elevates functionality with its push-button mechanism, allowing effortless adjustment or repositioning. Available in the defining MONDAINE colours black, white, and red, it seamlessly complements a variety of interior styles.
Interiors & lifestyle
Interiors reflect the lifestyle, stories and values of those who live in them. The Globe Clock with a form that is both sculptural and smart exudes clarity and calmness. Its subtle yet striking silhouette makes it easy to place anywhere, be it a designer desk, a bedside table, or bookshelf. With its timeless aesthetic, the Globe Clock makes an impressive statement in any interior and offers a sense of heritage and design history.
Bauhaus influence and the origins of the design
As with all MONDAINE clocks, the Globe Clock features the iconic minimalist Swiss Railways Clock design. The Swiss Railways Clock was originally developed in 1944 for the Swiss Federal Railways. The influence of Bauhaus design with its focus on rationality, reduction, and integration between art and industry is unmistakable. The Bauhaus movement was defined by everyday objects that were elevated through clarity of purpose and material honesty. The Swiss Railways Clock marked a significant shift away from the elaborate clock faces of the Art Nouveau era to a minimalist approach of a white background, hour and minute markers represented by simple black rectangles, geometric hands, and finally, a prominent red second hand with a red disc.
The new Globe Clock reflects this design history and skillfully combines functionality and precision in a striking minimalist aesthetic. Get yourself a piece of Switzerland for your desk!
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