seconde/seconde/", a hot topic in the wristwatch world, and and Danish watch brand About Vintage and Danish watch brand About Vintage announced their first collaboration model

About Vintage is pleased to announce the launch of the 956 Marine (automatic), a collaboration between the world-renowned artist seconde/seconde/ a.k.a. Romarik André, who has collaborated with numerous renowned luxury brands on numerous projects. This limited edition combines his trademark cynical and playful artistic approach with the traditions and origins of Scandinavian design, offering a fusion of timeless craftsmanship and fresh creative expression.

The sale will be available for one week only, from Wednesday, November 13 to Wednesday, November 20.

Collaboration details: 

https://jp.aboutvintage.com/pages/about-vintage-x-seconde-seconde

What is the "origin" of Scandinavian design that goes back further than vintage?

Rugged expression of a dial with a wavy texture.

Interpretation of vintage Scandinavian design by seconde/seconde/.

No, Scandinavian design did not start in the 1950s.

Who is Romarik André (a.k.a. seconde/seconde/ )?

He has successfully established himself as the Banksy of the wristwatch world, the hacker of timepieces, and the heretic. Known for his creative and quirky reinterpretations of quintessential brand concepts and iconic designs, each collaboration brings a fresh perspective to the client brand and its fans. With his ironic sense of humor and artistic expression, he is a much talked-about artist who has collaborated with numerous watch brands around the world.

He often replaces watch hands with playful, pop culture-inspired symbols in his work, which he describes as "vandalism with a smile. This collaboration with About Vintage marks a new chapter in his mission to bring humor and artistry into the realm of fine watchmaking.

seconde/seconde/ (Romeric André)

About the design of the 956 Marine

The 956 Marine is inspired by the sea, with a dial featuring a hammered, muscular expression of wavy textures and clear linear graphics on the bezel that extend into the bracelet design.

The model is based on the popular and highly water-resistant 1956 Marine Automatic. The glass is a double domed sapphire crystal glass with scratch-resistant anti-reflective coating and is water resistant to 20 ATM.

A unique feature of this watch is the unusual position of the crown at 2 o'clock. This is a subtle detail that underscores the brand's desire to push the envelope.

On the caseback is a witty engraving that reads, 'No, Scandinavian design did not begin in the 1950s. This playful nod emphasizes the deep-rooted tradition of Scandinavian design dating back more than 1,000 years, far beyond the mid-century modernism often associated with it.

Back cover "No, Scandinavian design did not start in the 1950s."

■Reflections on the Collaboration

seconde/seconde/, known for infusing humor and unconventional artistry into traditional watchmaking, reflects on the collaboration as follows. "When AV contacted me, I had a lot of preconceptions. Why would people infused with the sobriety of Scandinavian design want to work with me? I’ve shown anything but stylistic temperance. But my preconceptions quickly shattered when I realized they were ready to venture into new creative territories. The project wasn't going to be about safe minimalism or provocative maximalism—it would be rooted in Scandinavian heritage, twisted by a distant French perspective"

956 Marine 10th century Nordic imagery

956 Marine Automatic Watch

Product Information

Product name ： 956 Marine Automatic, Seconde-Seconde / Limited Edition

Price ： 85,000 yen (including shipping and tax)

Sales period: Limited to one week from Wednesday, November 13 to Wednesday, November 20

Delivery: The first 100 orders will be shipped in December. After that, the shipment will be made in March 2025 or later.

URL ： https://jp.aboutvintage.com/pages/about-vintage-x-seconde-seconde

Product Specifications

Material ： Surgical 316L stainless steel. Machined steel bezel.

　　　　　　　(Steel with low metal allergy and relatively human-friendly.

　　　　　　　Corrosion resistant), individually serial numbered, inset caseback

Glass : Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating

　　　　　　　(scratch-resistant material)

Movement : Miyota 8215 (Automatic)

Size ：Dial size: 41 meters, thickness: 13.8 mm

Water resistance : 20ATM

Warranty ： 2 years

His collaboration models are often limited in quantity, but this time, in collaboration with our company, the watch will be sold as a made-to-order model, so there is no limit to the quantity. This is a chance for everyone to get a seconde/seconde/edition during the sales period.

What is "About Vintage"?

About Vintage is a watch brand established in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2014 by two childhood friends who are watch enthusiasts, in order to realize their dream of producing watches that are valuable enough to be kept in a safe at a reasonable price. The brand specializes in simple and Scandinavian designs suitable for various occasions, while providing the quality and functionality that only watch lovers can appreciate. (Headquarters: Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark in Scandinavia)