Mondaine Men’s Official Swiss Railways Sport II Chronograph

Mondaine Men's Official Swiss Railways Sport II Chronograph

Mondaine Men's Official Swiss Railways Sport II Chronograph

My girlfriend and I are spending a few days in New York City right now for Valentine’s Day.  So far it has been a wonderful trip (her first to the Big Apple), and it just got even more wonderful with a trip to the massive 4-floor Tourneau.  She purchased a new Mondaine Sport II Chronograph for me!  At 42mm it’s the perfect size, and I just love the styling.  I have seen this watch in pictures quite a few times, but in person, it’s even better looking.

A somewhat esoteric brand, Mondaine has been around since 1944 when they became the official manufacturer of clocks for the Swiss railroad.  Now though they have taken that same style and function and applied it to wristwatches.  Even though it utilizes a Quartz movement, which some may say is less ‘luxurious,’ this watch is a looker and a well-made one at that.  If you’re in the market for a sub-$500 chronograph that no one else will be wearing, you might want to try one of these on.  You’ll buy it…I promise.