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BREAKING NEWS: The Mondaine Group is carbon neutral
Since 2020, the Group has been one of the first watch companies in the world to operate with net-zero carbon emissions across all four of its brands, encompassing the factory...
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Switching production to solar power
Since its foundation in 1951, Mondaine is known for its innovative spirit. In addition to numerous new technical developments, such as one of the world's first digital watches at the...
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A journey (of discovery) through Switzerland
Summertime is travel time. But why dream of far-off places when there is so much beauty close by? Apart from its mountains and lakes, Switzerland has so much to offer...
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What is ‘reductionism’ and why is it at the center of Mondaine’s story?
‘Design,’ as a concept, is defined as: purpose, planning, or intention that exists behind an action, fact, or object. Many designers use this concept to simplify a complex system to...
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Are You a Minimalist? 5 Signs That You Are!
Minimalism can mean different things to different people. In fact, Apartment Therapy says there are 6 types of minimalists, as the term relates to aesthetics, sustainability, experiences and more....
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Do Millennials Wear Watches? (Yes!)
The history of the wristwatch is a storied one. At the beginning, making time portable – with the pocketwatch as far back as the 1700’s – was revolutionary,...
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Mondaine at the 2018 Basel Fair
Last week, the top brands and buyers in the watch industry travelled to Basel, Switzerland, for the annual watch fair. Mondaine presented new ideas at our offsite exhibition, which is...
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How Helvetica Became the Darling of Designer Typefaces
Helvetica is arguably one of the most minimal, simplistic, and easy-to-read typefaces. Developed in 1957 by Swiss type designer Max Miedinger with input from Eduard Hoffmann, the sans-serif creation is...