Most Mondaine watches are heavily influenced by classical railway station clocks, and according to the Mondaine web site, Mondaine is the official Swiss railways watch. The design originated in 1944 from the Swiss Railway Engineer Hans Hilfiker (1901-1993). The Wristwatch version was released by Mondaine in 1986.Most Mondaine watches are heavily influenced by classical railway station clocks, and according to the Mondaine web site, Mondaine is the official Swiss railways watch. The design originated in 1944 from the Swiss Railway Engineer Hans Hilfiker (1901-1993). The Wristwatch version was released by Mondaine in 1986.
