Essence Wrist Watch for Men - Mens Watches, Timeless Style, Made in Switzerland

If you want a large Mondaine, but don't want to pay Evo Big prices, then this is a more than acceptable replacement. The only real difference is the case material, which is traditionally steel but on this watch is a composite material, kind of like a plastic, that you absolutely do not need to worry about looking or feeling cheap - at a glance you'd not notice at all, and even on closer inspection it has a nice, slightly patterned matt look to it which works well with the simplicity of the watch's look. And of course, you can always mention the eco-credentials if anyone scoffs at the lack of steel! It's light on the wrist due to the materials used, which is nice, and means you can wear this watch all the time, including sleep, without really noticing it. Thanks to the white face and simple, black hands, it's very easy to read in both bright and low light conditions. I personally don't like rubber straps, but it's easy enough to swap that out for any other strap you want - it has 20mm wide lugs so replacements are easy to come by. Thanks to the minimalist Mondaine design language, this watch is subtle enough for everyday use, yet refined enough to be worn as a dress watch, especially if you swap out the strap to suit - I favour Nato straps which makes swapping them out extremely simple. There's no real downsides to this watch. One minor concern is that the glass sits ever so slightly above the rim of the case itself, potentially exposing it to chipping or scratching...however I've worn this watch pretty much constantly since purchase, in all manner of activities, and it's yet to get a mark on it.

Bought as a present for someone who would “never wear a watch”. He’s never taken it off!

Prompt delivery and great watch

Wanted this watch for ages, but too expensive. This year decided to go for it. I went for the 41 cm, even though l am a female and have a small wrist...as l find modern watches difficult to see the time. It's fashionable and the clock face fills me whole wrist. Only had a while, but it seems to keep the time well. Pleased with my present to me !!

Got this one primarily as I can tell the time without needing my glasses.. I love the look but it's let down by the supplied strap, which I found quite rigid and difficult to do up securely. Lost the first one after about 6 weeks - I think the strap let go without me noticing - but decided to replace with an identical watch but change the strap for something a little more flexible before wearing it.. So far so good..

I like the clear face and design of the second hand

Lovely looking watch and when reduced is at a good price.

As a Mondaine watch fan, this is an expensive disappointment. It has the classic Swiss Railways face and, like others in the stable, is clear and beautiful. The strap is a complete disaster. It is hard, inflexible and uncomfortable. Personally, I would have preferred leather or, better yet, mesh. A lovely looking watch, yes. Value of money, no.

Love the watch, just wish it had more weight to it. Not to bash, but the old school Casio calculator watches has more weight than this thing. If your a fan of metal watches don’t get this.

des réception cette montre n’a jamais correctement fonctionné Elle s’arrête et repart sans que cela ne vienne de la pile neuve que j’ai changé

Buen reloj con nombre reconocido y de material reciclado ,estanco al agua para el día a día reloj practico sencilloy bonito de ver.

I finally got a Mondaine watch to add to my collection. On sale at Amazon right now. The design is simple yet elegant. I really like the 41mm face. Very easy to read, and no surplus gimmics to clutter up the dial. It is very light on the wrist and the rubber strap will last forever. The strap itself has a very interesting design feature. There are two strap loops. The one closest to the buckle is fixed. But the second loop slides and has a nub that fits into the strap holes. The last strap hole is larger, to accommodate the nub and keeps it from sliding. I have a rubber strap on another watch and even though it is years old it still looks and feels like new. I disagree, with some of the reviews here, that the watch looks and feels cheap. Comparing it to a toy watch is ridiculous. It feels great on my wrist. It is lighter than their manual wind watches and significantly less expensive. All around a great timepiece. My Rolex will get a well deserved rest now.

Relógio suíço fabricado com materiais reciclados não comprometendo a qualidade que a Mondaine já nos habituou com um excelente preço.