An Interview Exploring the Origins and Meaning of Our New Doppio Collection

To mark the global launch of our new Doppio Collection, Dimitri Burkhard—founder and editor-in-chief of Newly Swissed—caught up with André Bernheim, co-owner and Chief Sustainability Officer of the Mondaine Group, to explore the inspiration and story behind this latest release.

Newly Swissed is a leading online magazine that celebrates Swiss culture, design, events, and tourism. With the Doppio Collection drawing international attention for its striking new aesthetic, Burkhard was curious to uncover the deeper meaning behind the design.

While Doppio shares clear design DNA with the SBB line—such as outstanding legibility, minimalist form, and signature dial indexes—it is MONDAINE’s first collection since the Helvetica line to move away from the classic SBB dial.

At the heart of Doppio lies the concept of duality. Created through a design dialogue between André and Ronnie Bernheim, Mondaine’s two co-owners, the collection embodies the interplay between past and present, tradition and modernity. Subtle yet impactful features—like double lines on the hands and indexes, a concave dial, and a double-domed sapphire crystal— add depth and visual intrigue.

Dive further into the story and background of the creative concept of Doppio!
Click here to watch the interview.