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PostSubject: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeSun Jan 15, 2012 5:22 pm

Got this watch for Christmas, and was finally able to get some pictures of it over this weekend.
It has a look similar to the Zeno Airplane Diver which I really like. Had actually been looking at
the orange dialed version with orange cloth strap for a couple of years, but it is now evidently
sold out. Fortunately I stumbled across this amazing Mondia Wave 500 Automatic Diver with
it's dark green, and orange bezel. Really can't say enough how nice it is. The build quality is just
terrific, and the overall look, and feel is very impressive. Somehow, even though there are a
ton of watches on my list to get out there. This one became a spontaneous grail.

By the way, found this watch at..
http://www.timequestwatches.com/

Had never ordered from them before, but they were really great! Nice people, and fantastic
customer service from the very beginning. Would highly recommend them.

Now here are some specs, along with pictures...

The Mondia Wave 500 Automatic uses the ETA 2824-2 movement. It's the first ETA Automatic
for me. It also has a 45mm brushed stainless steel case, along with bracelet. ..The bezel is uni-
directional rotating with green, and orange. While both the case-back, along with crown are screw
down with a water resistance of 500 meters. With the lume, it uses C3 SuperLuminova, as well
as a lume dial. The watch also comes in this extremely cool deluxe double box with a tool, leather,
rubber, and velcro straps.

Here are some pics...

Outer box
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Inside inner box
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On the wrist
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Clasp
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Lume
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Thanks for looking. Smile

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PostSubject: Re: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeMon Jan 16, 2012 12:25 am

Nice Tom Congrats New Mondia Wave 500 803574
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PostSubject: Re: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeMon Jan 16, 2012 1:35 am

Good looking watch, really like the bezel!

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PostSubject: Re: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeMon Jan 16, 2012 3:13 pm

Thanks very much guys ! Smile ..Really liking this one.

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PostSubject: Re: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeMon Jan 16, 2012 5:28 pm

Nice Tom. I like that dial and hand set. Great pick up. Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeMon Jan 16, 2012 9:09 pm

Nice one Tom. I like the marker design over the Zeno and the lighter dial color, kind of a Sci-Fi GUI look. Also like the big lume pip/dial (gotta have at least 1 lume dial), and the bold bezel font weight and colors. Congrats on your first ETA auto, hope it's not your last.
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PostSubject: Re: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeTue Jan 17, 2012 12:09 am

Nice watch Tom! Love the orange accents! Also really nice to have a strap choice.
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PostSubject: Re: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeTue Jan 17, 2012 8:12 pm

Thanks again everybody! cheers There's definitely a lot to like about this one as you guys
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PostSubject: Re: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeTue Jan 17, 2012 11:49 pm

I commented in the daily thread on this one..... cheers it rocks.

Marc at Long Island Watch sells Mondia now.....not sure how his prices are but a known awesome seller.

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PostSubject: Re: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeWed Jan 18, 2012 8:56 pm

sixtysix wrote:
I commented in the daily thread on this one..... cheers it rocks.

Marc at Long Island Watch sells Mondia now.....not sure how his prices are but a known awesome seller.

Thanks once again Gary. Very Happy Really appreciate it, and man oh man you were fast noticing this new one
the other day. Wow !New Mondia Wave 500 46145

By the way, it's funny you mention Long Island Watch. Actually did see this Mondia there first, but then
saw it at Timequest for less though.

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PostSubject: Re: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeThu Jan 19, 2012 8:31 pm

very nice looking watch Tom!
Hope you enjoy wearing it for years
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PostSubject: Re: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeFri Jan 20, 2012 2:39 pm

barnbuilder wrote:
very nice looking watch Tom!
Hope you enjoy wearing it for years

Thanks Ron! Definitely going to be enjoying this one. New Mondia Wave 500 803574

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PostSubject: Re: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeTue Jan 24, 2012 4:13 pm

This looks fantastic Tom! Congratulations on a great new watch!!


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andrema wrote:
This looks fantastic Tom! Congratulations on a great new watch!!


Thank you Mark ! cheers

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PostSubject: Re: New Mondia Wave 500   New Mondia Wave 500 Icon_minitimeThu Jan 26, 2012 7:25 pm

Awesome looking diver Tom, I dont know much about the brand but it looks like a good piece. I realy like the dial and it has some great lume. Congrats and enjoy. Steve
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TAZMAN64 wrote:
Awesome looking diver Tom, I dont know much about the brand but it looks like a good piece. I realy like the dial and it has some great lume. Congrats and enjoy. Steve

Thanks so much Steve ! Smile Had actually seen some of Mondia's vintage watches at different websites,
and also at ebay before. Then saw this Wave 500, and REALLY liked the look of it. Found out they have
been around since 1935 by the way, and are based in Milan.

Here are a few links...

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-701&va=mondia+watches

http://www.watchismo.com/search.aspx?find=mondia

http://mondiawatch.com/

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