HEGID X CEIZER - "GOOD TIMES" II
Following a now sold-out spring collaboration, French watchmaking Maison Hegid and Dutch typographic artist Pieter Ceizer unveil the second chapter of their creative encounter. The “GOOD TIMES” watch returns in a joyful autumnal livery, pairing a pearl-colored sunray dial with the collaboration's signature “MOOD OF THE DAY” aperture, alongside the recognizable mismatched colorful indices and hands of the “GOOD TIMES”. Unlike the first opus of 30 pieces offered via pre-order, this limited edition of 99 pieces is available immediately in-store and online.
THE PURPOSE OF THE “GOOD TIMES”: BRIGHTENING UP TIME
Born from the meeting in Paris between Hegid’s evolutionary mechanical watchmaking, led by its Creative Director Jérôme Coste, and Pieter Ceizer’s pop-optimist universe, the “GOOD TIMES” watch brings a touch of lightness to the seriousness of traditional watchmaking. Where a timekeeping instrument often serves as a reminder of daily urgency, Hegid and Ceizer have imagined a timepiece that celebrates the present moment with humor, poetry, and a positive philosophy.
This artistic freedom relies on Hegid’s watchmaking expertise and its patented EVOL interchangeability system. Thus, all elements of the watch are compatible with other Hegid creations. Behind the spontaneity of the design lies a serious mechanical watch, crafted with the same manufacturing standards and robustness as all of the Maison's collections.
A NEW FACE: A RADIANT PEARL DIAL
While retaining the playful architecture and details that made the first edition a success, this second series stands out with a soft and warm color palette:
- • The sunray pearl dial : The silky, shifting reflections of the pearl-colored dial provide a luminous canvas that vividly highlights the dancing, multicolored raised numerals drawn by Ceizer. At the center, the face, the “GOOD TIMES” mantra, and the artist's signature come to life as the orange, pink, and coral hands sweep across the dial.
- The “MOOD OF THE DAY” at 3 o'clock : True to the spirit of the original piece, the date window gives way to a wheel of 31 positive words (such as “JOY”, “RAD”, “SEX”, etc.), energizing each new day with a positive theme.
- The Laboratoire case and nut Virage strap : The mechanical capsule is housed in the 40 mm brushed and polished steel Laboratoire case. It is paired with the classic automotive-inspired nut quilted leather Virage strap, equipped with a quick-release system to transform the watch in seconds.
PIETER CEIZER: TYPOGRAPHY AS AN ART OF LIVING
A Paris-based Dutch visual artist and typographer, Pieter Ceizer has established himself on the international scene through his minimalist typographic compositions, colorful sculptures, and notable collaborations with internationally renowned brands and artists. His work plays with words, bittersweet humor, and bold colors to transform written language into visual works vibrating with positive energy—an approach that finds a natural medium of expression in the perpetual motion of an automatic watch.
AVAILABILITY AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Produced in a numbered limited edition of 99 pieces worldwide, the Hegid x Ceizer “GOOD TIMES” watch (Pearl Edition) is available starting today, with no pre-order wait:
- Online : on hegid.com
- In-store: at the Hegid Flagship, 8 rue Volney, 75002 Paris, as well as through a selection of international retail partners (Paris, New York, Amsterdam)
- Recommended retail price: €3,900 (UE, VAT included) / USD 4,680 (Rest of the world, VAT excluded).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Hegid Specimen FE-01 Made in France automatic mechanical caliber;
- 44-hour power reserve;
- MOOD OF THE DAY function;
- 100 meters water resistance (screw-down crown, tube, and case back);
- Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective sapphire crystals (on both sides) with a date magnifier (on front side);
- Patented EVOL quick-interchangeability system in Grade 5 titanium;
- Engraved individual serial number;
- Diameter: 40 mm;
- Thickness: 11 mm with capsule;
- Lug-to-lug length: 46 mm;
- Pearl sunray dial;
- Metallic hands, luminescent hours and minutes;
- Luminescent pad-printed metallic indices;
- 316L 4441 stainless steel case with brushed and mirror-polished finishes;
- Quilted nut nappa leather strap with easy quick release;
- Hegid pin buckle in 316L steel;
- Limited edition of 99 numbered pieces;
- Recommended retail price: €3,900 (UE, VAT included) / USD 4,680 (Rest of the world, VAT excluded).
ABOUT HEGID
Hegid is a French Maison that invented EVOL, a dressing complication for mechanical watchmaking. Designed from the best materials, with reliable mechanics, Hegid watches are made to last for generations. They can also be easily transformed, in just a few seconds, to adapt to needs and desires. After purchasing a Hegid watch, anyone can make it evolve with a new case, a new capsule, or a new strap. The master craftsmanship and the independence of the brand allow Hegid to offer exceptionally qualitative watches.
ABOUT PIETER CEIZER
Pieter Ceizer is an Amsterdam raised, Paris based typographer and artist. Known for his witty letter-and-line drawings, playfully blending words and shapes, creating a colorful universe of humor, poetry and empowerment. As a multidisciplinary artist, he works across a wide variety of mediums: painting, screen printing, drawing, metal, wood, and canvas. His work is exhibited internationally, from Tokyo to Miami, and has shared the walls of museums, galleries, and prestigious auction houses alongside legends such as Robert Indiana, Takashi Murakami, Karel Appel, and Yves Klein. Pieter Ceizer expresses himself just as well on an infinitely small scale, as seen here in watchmaking, as he does through monumental works, like his 4-meter-tall (13-foot) sculptures at Schiphol Airport and the Museumplein in Amsterdam. His unique universe has also led world-renowned brands to approach him for cutting-edge artistic partnerships (Nike, Ralph Lauren, PSG, Evian, Coca-Cola...).
MORE INFORMATION AND IMAGES
Press contact : Emeric Delalandre, press@hegid.com.
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