{"product_id":"mondia-manual-wind-watch-mens","title":"Mondia Manual Wind Watch Mens — Vintage Swiss Cushion Case, Silver Sunburst Dial, Sold Naked","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMondia Manual Wind Watch Mens — Vintage Swiss Charm, Sold Naked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere at Bezel \u0026amp; Hide, we believe a great watch speaks for itself — and this Mondia manual wind certainly does. A characterful vintage Swiss piece with a beautifully preserved silver sunburst dial, striking red-accented markers, and a cushion-shaped case that oozes 1960s\/70s personality. Sold naked — \u003cstrong\u003eno box and no papers\u003c\/strong\u003e — and offered at an honest market price for this model. What you see is what you get, and what you get is genuinely lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Mondia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMondia was a Swiss watch brand with roots in quality mid-market horology, producing well-built manual and automatic movements throughout the mid-twentieth century. Often overshadowed by the big Swiss names, Mondia pieces represent exceptional value for collectors who appreciate honest, well-made vintage Swiss watchmaking without the premium price tag. This example is believed to date from \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1969–1974\u003c\/strong\u003e — a golden era of Swiss watchmaking before the quartz revolution changed everything. Reference \u003cstrong\u003e03 0160 81\u003c\/strong\u003e — stamped vertically on the caseback — places this firmly in that era of confident, characterful Swiss design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Dial\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dial is a real highlight: an \u003cstrong\u003eoff-white \/ silver sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e finish that catches the light beautifully, populated with raised and applied faceted rectangular block hour markers, each featuring a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ecentral red\/burgundy contrast stripe\u003c\/strong\u003e — a period detail that gives the watch real visual punch. The baton-style hour and minute hands echo the same red central accent, and a thin, elegant sweeping seconds hand completes the trio. \"MONDIA\" sits proudly beneath the brand's logo at 12 o'clock, with \"SWISS MADE\" printed at the base of the dial below 6. The overall effect is clean, purposeful, and unmistakably vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case is a \u003cstrong\u003ecushion-shaped body\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring \u003cstrong\u003e35.0mm\u003c\/strong\u003e across (excluding crown), with a lug-to-lug distance of \u003cstrong\u003e40.0mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and an 18.1mm lug width — perfectly suited to an 18mm strap. The case construction features a stainless steel caseback with a mixed base metal\/steel cushion body, and the screw-down caseback is fitted with 6 notch openings for a case opener wrench. The caseback is stamped \u003cstrong\u003e\"Waterproof,\" \"Incabloc,\" \"Antimagnetic,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"Swiss\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — a full suite of vintage Swiss quality assurances. The watch is currently fitted on a \u003cstrong\u003enavy, white and red striped G10 strap\u003c\/strong\u003e which is included in the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMovement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowered by a \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss manual wind movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Mondia requires a daily wind — a ritual that connects you to the watch in a way no automatic or quartz piece can replicate. The movement benefits from \u003cstrong\u003eIncabloc shock protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Swiss-designed spring-loaded system that guards the movement against accidental knocks, and is stamped antimagnetic for everyday resilience. We have timed this movement and it is performing to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e±1 minute per 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e — a very respectable result for a vintage manual wind of this age. The caseback is stamped \"Waterproof,\" though as with all vintage pieces, water resistance can no longer be guaranteed and we recommend keeping it away from water. The winds and runs as it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Mondia presents in \u003cstrong\u003eGood pre-loved condition\u003c\/strong\u003e for its age. The dial retains excellent clarity with no significant marks or damage — the sunburst finish and applied markers look crisp. The case shows light surface wear consistent with honest vintage use, and the crystal has minor age-appropriate marks. The movement runs well. As always with pre-loved watches, please study the photographs carefully — they are part of the listing and tell the full story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease study every photograph carefully before purchasing. We photograph our watches extensively so you can assess condition with confidence. If you have any questions about this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch — we're always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Mondia Manual Wind Watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Navy, White \u0026amp; Red Striped G10 Strap (fitted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Original Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Papers \/ Documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Bezel \u0026amp; Hide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Bezel \u0026amp; Hide, we're passionate about pre-loved watches and the stories they carry. Every piece we list is photographed honestly, described accurately, and priced fairly. We don't dress things up with boxes and papers to justify inflated prices — we let the watches speak for themselves. When you buy from us, you're getting a genuine pre-loved timepiece from people who care deeply about horology and about getting it right for our customers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mondia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65703846969693,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1104\/7108\/6429\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_96b2134d-f8cf-4a62-9699-a07ec2da2f75.jpg?v=1787788135","url":"https:\/\/bezelandhide.com\/products\/mondia-manual-wind-watch-mens","provider":"Bezel \u0026 Hide","version":"1.0","type":"link"}