A Racers Legend
Monte-Carlo
Galvanic silver-plated dial with sunburst decoration and manually applied indexes. Bezel with 12h-numbering, recessed black stop counters - inspired by the 1960s classics

The watch
A silver-plated dial with sunburst decoration combined with black subdials - a sport chronograph cannot be more classical. A 12-hour bezel for reading a 2nd time zone, the in-hand tachymeter scale for determining speeds. The date as a modern supplement, well readable but optically reserved. Modern numbers on the bezel and the auxiliary dials and our the series40 case with crown protection. Our model Monte-Carlo combines everything that makes a watch the modern classic. Decorated automatic or manual movement with Glucydur balance.
The details
Panda dial chronographs first appeared on the market in the 1960s. Today, these classics are among the icons of the watch world. Helmut Sinn, former owner of Guinand, had already taken up this idea and introduced a model with a silver dial and black totalizers. With the Monte-Carlo, this watch revives in a contemporary form. As in the past, the dial is galvanically silver plated and sunburst. The chronograph counters are slightly recessed, provided with fine grooves and galvanized in black, which means twice as much effort in dial production.
The dial
The dial of the Monte•Carlo is built with much effort and attention to details. The complexity is surpassed only by the appliqués - hand-applied hourly indices which are riveted through small holes with the back of the dial.
The bezel
With this clock, what is surely striking is the rotating bezel with 12-hour division. Today, this bezel version is very rarely - if ever to be found, because the hourly division is executed as a count-down, which means the numbers fall clockwise. This bezel is designed to remind you of the end of events lasting more than 60 minutes. Example is here an event planned with 6 hours duration. At the beginning of the event, the bezel with the corresponding hour mark (here 6 hours) is set to the current position of the hour hand. When the hour hand reaches the position of the triangle on the bezel, the time has elapsed. The chronograph function can be used independently to measure other times e.g., lap times.
The Housing
For the Monte-Carlo we use our new pilot's watch case - classic in proportions and thus clearly in the tradition of our pilot's chronographs.
The protected pushers and a screwed crown with 3-way sealing system and side protection enable a reliable pressure resistance of 20 bar. Pushers, crown and back with FKM-R sealing system.
We have equipped the watch with glasses made of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal on both the front and the back. For the dial side, we have installed a slightly curved glass with an anti-reflective coating on the inside and a flat glass made of the same material for the back.
The Movement
The construction of the SW500 is based on the VJ7750 which has been developed in the 70s of the last century and continuously improved. It is arguably the most robust power source for a mechanical chronograph.
Guinand receives this watch movement produced in Switzerland in a finely finished version with a Glucydur balance. At Guinand, each of these movements is once again adjusted in 5 positions, before the final inspection of the watch concludes with a multi-day running test.
Technical details
Movement
- Calibre SW500
- Self-winding mechanical movement
- Chronograph function integrated into the movement
- 25 jewels
- 28.800 vibrations per hour; 4 Hz.
- Stone lever escapement
- Stop-second
- Glucydur Balance Wheel
- Shock resistant as per DIN 8308
- Anti-magnetic as per DIN 8309/ISO 764
- Movement diameter 13 1/4"" (30,4 mm)
- Incabloc shock protection
- Unidirectional self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, weight segment made of heavy metal
- Power reserve approx. 60 hours
- Movement decorated, blued screws, weight segment with engraved Guinand logo
Functions
- Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds
- Chronograph with 30 min- and 12 hours counters and central second hand
- Date display
Case
- Stainless steel - polished
- Sapphire crystal glass, domed, anti-reflective on the interior
- Screwed back with sapphire crystal glass
- Screwed crown with 3-way sealing system and flank protection
- Alloy bezel with 12-hour division, rotatable in both directions
- Sealing system FKM-R for pushers, crown and case back
- Protected pushers
- Pressure resistant up to 20 bar
Dimensions and Weight
- Case diameter: approx. 40.7 mm / 1.6 inch
- Case thickness: 15.7 mm / 0.62 inch
- Band lug width: 20 mm
- Lug-to-lug distance: 48.7 mm / 1.92 inch
- Distance between the spring bars: 45.7 mm / 1.8 inch
- Weight without strap: ca. 92 grams
Watch configurator
Straps 20 mm
Leather Strap Arizona

Black Cowhide with alligator embossing.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.

Red-brown Cowhide with alligator embossing.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Cases 20 mm | Type 40 | Type 60 | Type 31 | Type 155 |
---|---|---|---|---|
ideal wrist circumference in mm | 190 mm | 185 mm | 191 mm | 186 mm |
ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.5 in | 7.3 in | 7.5 in | 7.3 in |
max. wrist circumference in mm | 210 mm | 205 mm | 211 mm | 206 mm |
max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.3 in | 8.1 in | 8.3 in | 8.1 in |
min. wrist circumference in mm | 170 mm | 165 mm | 171 mm | 166 mm |
min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.7 in | 6.5 in | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Cordovan

Black cordovan, cushioned.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Cases 20 mm | Type 40 | Type 60 | Type 31 | Type 155 |
---|---|---|---|---|
ideal wrist circumference in mm | 189 mm | 184 mm | 190 mm | 185 mm |
ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.4 in | 7.2 in | 7.5 in | 7.3 in |
max. wrist circumference in mm | 209 mm | 204 mm | 210 mm | 205 mm |
max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.2 in | 8.0 in | 8.3 in | 8.1 in |
min. wrist circumference in mm | 166 mm | 161 mm | 167 mm | 162 mm |
min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.5 in | 6.3 in | 6.6 in | 6.4 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Monza

Dull finished calf leather with white contrast stitching, BR-padded.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.

Dull finished calf leather with orange contrast stitching, BR-padded.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Cases 20 mm | Type 40 | Type 60 | Type 31 | Type 155 |
---|---|---|---|---|
ideal wrist circumference in mm | 185 mm | 180 mm | 186 mm | 181 mm |
ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.3 in | 7.1 in | 7.3 in | 7.1 in |
max. wrist circumference in mm | 205 mm | 200 mm | 206 mm | 201 mm |
max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.1 in | 7.9 in | 8.1 in | 7.9 in |
min. wrist circumference in mm | 167 mm | 162 mm | 168 mm | 163 mm |
min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.6 in | 6.4 in | 6.6 in | 6.4 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Rally

Soft cowhide leather with fine punching.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Cases 20 mm | Type 40 | Type 60 | Type 31 | Type 155 |
---|---|---|---|---|
ideal wrist circumference in mm | 185 mm | 180 mm | 186 mm | 181 mm |
ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.3 in | 7.1 in | 7.3 in | 7.1 in |
max. wrist circumference in mm | 205 mm | 200 mm | 206 mm | 201 mm |
max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.1 in | 7.9 in | 8.1 in | 7.9 in |
min. wrist circumference in mm | 167 mm | 162 mm | 168 mm | 163 mm |
min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.6 in | 6.4 in | 6.6 in | 6.4 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Rotte

High-quality watch strap made of anthracite-colored wild boar leather.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Cases 20 mm | Type 40 | Type 60 | Type 31 | Type 155 |
---|---|---|---|---|
ideal wrist circumference in mm | 183 mm | 178 mm | 184 mm | 179 mm |
ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.2 in | 7.0 in | 7.2 in | 7.0 in |
max. wrist circumference in mm | 203 mm | 198 mm | 204 mm | 199 mm |
max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.0 in | 7.8 in | 8.0 in | 7.8 in |
min. wrist circumference in mm | 160 mm | 155 mm | 161 mm | 156 mm |
min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.3 in | 6.1 in | 6.3 in | 6.1 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Rotte XL

High-quality watch strap made of anthracite-colored wild boar leather in XL length.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Cases 20 mm | Type 40 | Type 60 | Type 31 | Type 155 |
---|---|---|---|---|
ideal wrist circumference in mm | 192 mm | 187 mm | 193 mm | 188 mm |
ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.6 in | 7.4 in | 7.6 in | 7.4 in |
max. wrist circumference in mm | 223 mm | 218 mm | 224 mm | 219 mm |
max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.8 in | 8.6 in | 8.8 in | 8.6 in |
min. wrist circumference in mm | 161 mm | 156 mm | 162 mm | 157 mm |
min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.3 in | 6.1 in | 6.4 in | 6.2 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Chronissimo (normal length)

Black cowhide, integrated in the case.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Cases 20 mm | Type 40 | Type 60 | Type 31 | Type 155 |
---|---|---|---|---|
ideal wrist circumference in mm | 213 mm | 208 mm | 214 mm | 209 mm |
ideal wrist circumference in inch | 8.4 in | 8.2 in | 8.4 in | 8.2 in |
max. wrist circumference in mm | 232 mm | 227 mm | 233 mm | 228 mm |
max. wrist circumference in inch | 9.1 in | 8.9 in | 9.1 in | 8.9 in |
min. wrist circumference in mm | 192 mm | 187 mm | 193 mm | 188 mm |
min. wrist circumference in inch | 7.6 in | 7.4 in | 7.6 in | 7.4 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Chronissimo (short length)

Black cowhide, integrated in the case.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Cases 20 mm | Type 40 | Type 60 | Type 31 | Type 155 |
---|---|---|---|---|
ideal wrist circumference in mm | 197 mm | 192 mm | 198 mm | 193 mm |
ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.8 in | 7.6 in | 7.8 in | 7.6 in |
max. wrist circumference in mm | 216 mm | 211 mm | 217 mm | 212 mm |
max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.5 in | 8.3 in | 8.5 in | 8.3 in |
min. wrist circumference in mm | 174 mm | 169 mm | 175 mm | 170 mm |
min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.9 in | 6.7 in | 6.9 in | 6.7 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Antique

Pull up leather with laquered edging and colored stitch.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Cases 20 mm | Type 40 | Type 60 | Type 31 | Type 155 |
---|---|---|---|---|
ideal wrist circumference in mm | 191 mm | 186 mm | 192 mm | 187 mm |
ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.5 in | 7.3 in | 7.6 in | 7.4 in |
max. wrist circumference in mm | 210 mm | 205 mm | 211 mm | 206 mm |
max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.3 in | 8.1 in | 8.3 in | 8.1 in |
min. wrist circumference in mm | 170 mm | 165 mm | 171 mm | 166 mm |
min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.7 in | 6.5 in | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Leather Strap Vintage Brown

Saddle leather with light contrast stitching, at tip of strap and at lug ends.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Cases 20 mm | Type 40 | Type 60 | Type 31 | Type 155 |
---|---|---|---|---|
ideal wrist circumference in mm | 190 mm | 185 mm | 191 mm | 186 mm |
ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.5 in | 7.3 in | 7.5 in | 7.3 in |
max. wrist circumference in mm | 210 mm | 205 mm | 211 mm | 206 mm |
max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.3 in | 8.1 in | 8.3 in | 8.1 in |
min. wrist circumference in mm | 178 mm | 173 mm | 179 mm | 174 mm |
min. wrist circumference in inch | 7.0 in | 6.8 in | 7.0 in | 6.9 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Rubber Strap Glatt

Black rubber strap, smooth surface,
incl. a laser engraved folding-clasp satinated or bead-blasted
Textile Strap Safety Belt

Highend textile strap with a soft inlay.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Cases 20 mm | Type 40 | Type 60 | Type 31 | Type 155 |
---|---|---|---|---|
ideal wrist circumference in mm | 187.5 mm | 182.5 mm | 188.5 mm | 183.5 mm |
ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.4 in | 7.2 in | 7.4 in | 7.2 in |
max. wrist circumference in mm | 208 mm | 203 mm | 209 mm | 204 mm |
max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.2 in | 8.0 in | 8.2 in | 8.0 in |
min. wrist circumference in mm | 167 mm | 162 mm | 168 mm | 163 mm |
min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.6 in | 6.4 in | 6.6 in | 6.4 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Silicone Strap S60

Black silicon strap integrated in the case with white seam.
Available with a pin or folding clasp.
Cases 20 mm | Type 40 | Type 60 | Type 31 | Type 155 |
---|---|---|---|---|
ideal wrist circumference in mm | 191 mm | 186 mm | 192 mm | 187 mm |
ideal wrist circumference in inch | 7.5 in | 7.3 in | 7.6 in | 7.4 in |
max. wrist circumference in mm | 213 mm | 208 mm | 214 mm | 209 mm |
max. wrist circumference in inch | 8.4 in | 8.2 in | 8.4 in | 8.2 in |
min. wrist circumference in mm | 172 mm | 167 mm | 173 mm | 168 mm |
min. wrist circumference in inch | 6.8 in | 6.6 in | 6.8 in | 6.6 in |
Wrist circumference specifications are approx. values and depend on the individual wearing habits.
Solid Strap Typ 3.1

Solid stainless steel sports strap
Solid Strap Typ 3.1-V

Solid stainless steel sports strap with a quickly adjustable folding clasp
Solid Strap Typ H

Stainless steel strap Typ H polished/satinated
Solid Strap Typ H matte

Stainless steel strap Typ H bead blasted