Vasco is an independent French watch brand founded in 2016 by Benjamin Chamfeuil and based in Bordeaux. Drawing inspiration from Bauhaus minimalism and the specific historical needs of submariners and astronauts, the brand specializes in 24-hour timepieces where the hour hand completes a single revolution per day. Their watches are designed and assembled in France, often featuring Swiss Ronda quartz or Japanese Seiko automatic movements alongside scratch-resistant sapphire crystals.
Enthusiasts are often drawn to the brand for its philosophy of slow time and functional legibility. Key pieces in their catalog include: – All-Terrain (Tout-Terrain) collection: A 39mm tool watch with 200m water resistance and a Seiko NH34 GMT caliber used for local 24-hour time.
– NASA-themed series: Timepieces inspired by space exploration.
– Inflexible, Amiral, Solitaire, and Terrible: Original models that emphasize unconventional, architectural, and nautical design elements.
These collections frequently utilize 316L stainless steel cases paired with French bull leather or Milanese mesh straps.
