M-Watch Mondaine Aero Ref. WGB.44110.LS
Pilot / Aviation Field Watch · M-Watch (Mondaine Watch Ltd.), entry-level luxury tier focusing on Swiss reliability
Period: Modern Tool Watch (2010s-present) with retro-utilitarian indicators
Type
Pilot / Aviation Field Watch
Brand
M-Watch (Mondaine Watch Ltd.), entry-level luxury tier focusing on Swiss reliability
Movement
Swiss Quartz, likely Ronda Powertech Caliber 515, approx. 45-month battery life
Dimensions
Case diameter: 41mm, Thickness: 9mm, Lug-to-lug: 48mm, Lug width: 20mm
Description
A clean, functional pilot-inspired timepiece from Mondaine's value-oriented 'M-Watch' sub-brand. It blends the legibility of a field watch with the utilitarian aesthetic of a flight instrument.
Key Features
Tachymeter-engraved bezel, 'M-Watch' branding below 12, slender profile for a pilot's style watch, and high-readability dial.
Dial Description
Matte white dial with applied gold-tone Arabic numerals, baton hands with luminova, and a date window at 3 o'clock
Case Material
Two-tone stainless steel with a bronze-toned / gold-plated PVD brushed bezel
Crystal Type
Flat mineral glass crystal
Bezel Details
Fixed brushed PVD bezel featuring a tachymeter/telemetric-style scale for flight speed calculations
Crown & Pushers
Push-pull crown at 3 o'clock with integrated low-profile crown guards
Bracelet or Strap
Brown pebbled leather strap with contrast cream stitching and stainless steel pin buckle
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down stainless steel caseback with M-Watch logo and water resistance specs
Movement Type
Swiss Quartz, likely Ronda Powertech Caliber 515, approx. 45-month battery life
Water Resistance
5 ATM / 50 Meters / 165 Feet; suitable for light swimming but not diving.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made, manufactured in Solothurn, Switzerland by the Mondaine Group
Age Estimate
Circa 2015-2022
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Swiss Made' accessible luxury movement, bringing high manufacturing standards to a broader price point.
Condition Notes
Stock image shown; appears in Mint/New condition. Physical examples often show light wear on the PVD bezel coating over time.
Value Estimate
$100 - $180 USD (MSRP) / $60 - $90 USD (Secondary market)
Care & Maintenance
Battery replacement every 3-4 years; check gaskets if used near water; clean leather with a damp cloth; avoid heavy magnetic fields.
Similar Watches
Timex Expedition North, Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz, Seiko Flightmaster (though the latter is more complex).
Interesting Facts
The parent company, Mondaine, is the official manufacturer of the iconic Swiss Railway (SBB) watches.