The designer and artist Romaric Andre (better known as Seconde/Seconde/) has had a string of hit limited edition watches over the last few years. Seriously, Google his name of Seconde/Seconde/, or just search our site, and you’ll see collaborations with brands large, small, expensive, affordable, and everywhere in between. He is, quite simply, one of the more prolific figures in the watch industry over the last five years or so.
I have to confess I’m not sure if anyone has yet attempted to make a list of the best of most viral Seconde/Seconde/ creations, but if such a list exists and it doesn’t have his Halloween themed collaborations with Spinnaker on it, I’m here to tell you it’s incomplete. This is the type of watch that when it was launched, the inevitable shortage produced vitriol and anger on Instagram (quickly corrected with the announcement of an additional, less limited batch). Now, Spinnaker and Seconde/Seconde/ have reteamed for another bite at the apple with the Fleuss Automatic Seconde/Seconde 2025 Edition.
The new release maintains the “phantom” dial concept (a take off on “Fifty Fathoms,” get it?) but this time around there are two case sizes to choose from, 40mm (“Phantom Steel”) and 43mm (“Phantom White”). Both have a textured gray dial with lume filled indices and hands, and of course a whole bunch of those little lumed ghosts, completing the visual pun.
In addition to the option for multiple case sizes, both variants also feature a new, deeply scalloped bezel with a sunray brushed finish. Viewed from the side it has a fairly dramatic and unique shape that makes this watch feel like more than just a clever dial variant.
The watches announced today will be available for purchase beginning in one week, on October 17. The first batch of the Phantom Steel in 40mm will be limited to 1,050 pieces, while the first batch of the Phantom White (43mm) will be limited to 1,150 pieces. They are water resistant to 150 meters and each is equipped with a sapphire crystal and an automatic movement (a Seiko made NH35 in the 43mm version, and a Miyota in the 40mm variant). The retail price is $525 for the 40mm watch and $475 for the 43mm. Spinnaker
Zach Kazan
2025-10-10 14:00:00