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Mondaine Essence Quartz Watch
Colour: Black
· Ref: MS1.41120.RB
£185
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Colour: Black
Authenticity
Authorized Mondaine dealer
Warranty
Official Mondaine warranty
Shipping
DHL Express - with tracking
Returns
30 days from delivery
Overview
Mondaine Essence Quartz Watch with Black Dial.
For the essence line, Mondaine molds its cases from a castor oil compound developed with BASF. Its composition is 40% castor oil from the wonder tree, 30% glass fiber, 28% fossil oil, and 2% color pigments. On this essence, the railway dial is black, with only the second hand in red. Its castor oil compound case measures 41 mm and is 8 mm thick.
The Swiss Ronda 513 quartz caliber powers the hours, minutes, and seconds. The hardened mineral crystal has a hardness of 550 to 650 Vickers, about 20% harder than conventional mineral crystal. The crown is sealed with a gasket, and the pressed-in case back is made from the same compound as the case. Battery life is about 24 months with a 371 cell.
Super-LumiNova on the upper surfaces of the hour and minute hands makes them legible in the dark. The black strap uses a castor oil compound consisting of 50% castor oil, 48% fossil oil, and 2% color pigments. It measures 20 mm at the lugs and fastens with a buckle made from the same compound as the strap.
At a glance
- Swiss Ronda 513 quartz movement
- Castor oil compound strap · quick-release
- Castor oil compound case
Specs
Movement
Type
Quartz
Calibre
Ronda 513
Case
Material
Castor oil compound
Diameter
41 mm
Crystal
Mineral
Thickness
8 mm
Dial
Color
Black
Water resistance
Rating
3 atm
Strap
Material
Castor oil compound
Color
Black
Width
20 mm
General
Gender
Men
Country of manufacture
Switzerland
Warranty
3 years
Packaging
Ecological - Recycled
Questions & Answers
Who designed the Mondaine dial?
Hans Hilfiker, an engineer employed by the Swiss Federal Railways, designed the station clock in 1944. Its red second hand was inspired by the dispatcher’s trowel. Founded by Erwin Bernheim in 1951, Mondaine brought the design to the wrist in 1986 under an official SBB license.
What is castor oil compound?
A bio-based material Mondaine developed with BASF. Its castor oil comes from the wonder tree, Ricinus communis, and replaces part of the fossil oil in a conventional plastic.
Can I wear it in the rain?
Rated 3 ATM, or 30 m, it handles splashes, rain and hand-washing. Take it off before swimming or showering.
Do the hands glow in the dark?
Yes. The upper surfaces of the hands carry Super-LumiNova, a non-radioactive pigment that charges in daylight or artificial light and glows for hours afterward.
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The warranty covers manufacturing defects. It doesn't cover normal wear and tear or accidental damage — and on watches, it doesn't cover straps, bracelets, or batteries.
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You have 30 days from delivery to return your order.
How returns work. Just let us know and we'll email you a prepaid DHL Express return label — you never have to arrange a shipment or pay anything up front. The return cost is deducted from your refund. If the piece arrived damaged or wasn't what you ordered, the return is on us.
Your refund options.
- Credit (issued as a gift card) — processed almost immediately once your return reaches us
- Refund to your original payment method — typically 5–10 working days, depending on your bank
To qualify for a full refund, the piece must:
- Be unused and in perfect condition, with no signs of wear
- Include its original packaging and outer box
- Include all original documentation, accessories, and the warranty card
- Not be engraved or personalised — custom pieces are made to order and can't be returned
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