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A BRAND WITH A HISTORY

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1969: LE FORBAN SETS SAIL

The Le Forban Sécurité Mer* brand was created in 1969, with a collection of "skindiver" watches, i.e. sports watches with moderate dimensions to be worn in all circumstances. They were mainly sold through sports shops.

Le Forban Sécurité Mer even became one of the few French brands to equip the French Navy and maritime patrol sailors (PATMAR) in the 70s and 80s.

After two very dynamic decades and a few final successes, including the launch of a French Navy series based on the 'Monnin' model, the company ran into difficulties and disappeared in 1989...

... only to resurface in 2019 thanks to two enthusiasts determined to revive the 'pirate' brand of French watchmaking.

*Forban refers to a pirate, buccaneer or intrepid sailor.

A NEW CHAPTER

2019: OUT OF THE ABYSS

After having relaunched the Triton brand of diving watches, Jean-Sébastien Coste teamed up with his friend Océane Jolivet, a freelance graphic designer, to embark on a new adventure: reviving the Le Forban Sécurité Mer brand.

A collector of diving watches for years, Jean-Sébastien passed on his passion to Océane, who saw the project as a new creative challenge. A duo determined to open a new chapter in the history of the Le Forban Sécurité Mer brand!
2019: Out of the abyss
A gamble which paid off

A GAMBLE WHICH PAID OFF

The two partners called on the services of Eddy Burgener, an experienced watch designer, and thus began a three-way creative process. Jean-Sébastien provides the artistic direction, Océane creates the 'face' of the watch, and Eddy contributes his technical know-how in the design and the production plans.

Thanks to this synergy, 2019 saw the launch of a brand-new model: the Malouine. A symbolic year, 50 years after the birth of the brand in 1969.

The Malouine was a success, and four other watches were to follow: the Brestoise, the Rochelaise, the Omaha and the Marseillaise. The new Le Forban Sécurité Mer collection was born. A range of high-quality, affordable watches with timeless charm.

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