Vintage watch modification

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simonsays

·Dec 22, 2019

This French company, Seconde Seconde, is doing something I would not expect to like, but I think it looks great, has been done with sympathy and with excellent design throughout.

I expect a high price tag, but it is a breath of fresh air in the vintage market.

https://seconde-seconde.com/collections/our-batches

 

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DaveK

·Dec 22, 2019

Well it is interesting and creative, but...

I get the same feeling when I see the Etsy watch cufflinks - I really hope these were complete basket cases before the modification. I can’t get past that

 

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simonsays

·Dec 22, 2019

I don’t think it’s comparable. Watch cuff links are a novelty item. I think these stand up as good design.
They are watches I would not normally consider, but now peak my interest. If you go to the website, you will find the watches have been serviced by a watchmaker and the original hand is included in the sale. There is a nice story about the integrity of the process too.

 

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rkman11

·Dec 22, 2019

To each their own. Hard no for me.

 

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Samir

·Dec 25, 2019

Interesting but nope. I would rather have it unmodified.

 

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Gui13250

·Dec 25, 2019

Hard to say... but result is not bad! I guess it depends on the watch they use. I would like it to customise a brand new watch, but I would never say yes on a vintage!

 

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janice&fred

·Dec 25, 2019

i'm going to pretend I never opened this thread 😀

 

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Dr. Green

·Dec 25, 2019

Hm, not really my cup of tea 😕

 

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kov

·Dec 25, 2019

There is an artist actually exposing at the MAD gallery in Geneva. He replaced the hands on watches from 1960s by fancy or even strange things. I’ve seen a limited series of 10 Chronostop watches modded that way. Can’t say I liked it. Will try to find some pictures of his art to illustrate.

 

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kov

·Dec 25, 2019

Ah voilà, I was sure I got some pictures of his art 😀

 

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janice&fred

·Dec 25, 2019

well ya gotta give this artist credit. if this is limited to 10 pieces then the guy knows where to hunt and find 10 1968 chrono stops with dark grey dials. someone should team up with the guy and see what else he can find 😀

 

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simonsays

·Dec 25, 2019

@kov Yes that is the same company.

 

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Peter_from_NL

·Dec 25, 2019

It is a pity there is no “dislike” button on the site.....

 

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base615

·Dec 26, 2019

I'm not a fan of this in the slightest

 

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Badwolf

·Dec 26, 2019

I dislike novelty watches, before you know it you’ll have snoopy on a dial 😉

 

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KingCrouchy

·Dec 27, 2019

I just see very nice Watches and pictures, that became ugly. But nice idea from the creative standpoint.

 

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simonsays

·Jan 8, 2020

Just to annoy everyone

 

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eugeneandresson

·Jan 8, 2020

simonsays

Just to annoy everyone

What would have been even cooler is this (cutout obviously) ...

 

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simonsays

·Jan 8, 2020

Yes. Rotating on the running seconds subdial

 

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watchlovr

·Jan 8, 2020

It takes all kinds to make a world, but these are not to my taste