Episode 36: romaric Andre On Seconde/Seconde/ Disrupting And Uniting The Industry

Episode 36 sees Rob and Alon go through the looking glass, into the sometimes weird but always wonderful world of Romaric André, the man behind « Seconde/Seconde ».

(0:35) Who are you and what do you do?
(5:15) How did you develop your creativity?
(10:45) When you started, did you intend to make your own watches? What are your intentions today?(14:10) What is « too many collabs » for Seconde/Seconde?
(18:35) How difficult is it to approach brands?
(21:38) « The finest Instagram channel in existence »
(25:00) Honest answer please: « Do you think you’re easy to work with? »
(28:46) Can you describe the challenges you face in manufacturing your hands?
(32:10) What’s the pipeline of collabs for 2023?
(36:18) The full scoop on Seconde/Seconde x Gray and Patina
(46:30) Do you keep any of your creations?
(49:00) Do you consider yourself an artist?
(51:39) Surely, you must have a favorite collab?
(53:40) Oh come on, surely you have a favorite?

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Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.