Although we saw plenty of very cool and innovative watches, it’s hard to ignore the continuing popularity of the luxury sports watch. With iconic entries like the Royal Oak and Nautilus still being very hard to obtain – both for their premium prices and limited supply – we’re always happy to spot alternatives. From indie […]
Whenever a new watch is introduced, there’s usually an aspect of the design that jumps out, whether it’s a stunning dial, unique case architecture, or a gorgeous movement. And sometimes, you find all three in one watch. The new Speake-Marin Ripples Date is that watch. This release remixes the multi-angled razzle-dazzle that you find in … Continued
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Originally creating bespoke watches for clients one at a time, Speake-Marin established a unique style that guarantees curiosity when spotted on the wrist. Their cult following has subsequently warranted the release of a production range of Speake-Marin watches with limited-edition allure. The Speake-Marin Dual Time Lime is a dose of haute-luxury in a package unlike many … Continued
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When you think of a GMT watch with a blue dial, your mind probably goes to one of many sports watch classics. Having almost nothing in common with those is the new Speake-Marin collaboration with Watches of Switzerland — the One & Two Dual Time Limited Editions. Produced to pay tribute to the London origins … Continued
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Originally founded in 2002, Speake-Marin is celebrating 20 years of watchmaking this year and does so by presenting a special edition of its Ripples watch, aptly named the Ripples Anniversary Edition. This surprising luxury sports watch with an integrated design, the ever-popular category of watches, was launched earlier this year. Pairing Speake-Marin’s signature style with […]
In the ever-expanding sector of openworked tourbillon watches, where most brands tend to locate the complication at the 6 o’clock position, Speake-Marin’s Openworked Tourbillon model can claim to be the only one that positions its hypnotic whirlwind at 1:30. Introduced in 2019, the Openworked Tourbillon honours its British roots with a cultivated eccentricity manifest in […]
Homogenous design. In a marketplace where it seems consumers have tunnel vision towards particular design segments, watch manufacturers have often bent to the trend of the moment rather than forge their own path. While many watch geeks love innovation and fresh aesthetics, brands do not always see the incentive from the broader marketplace. Speake-Marin, however, … Continued
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The new London Chronograph with a historical, restored Valjoux 88 movement from the 1950s belongs to Speake-Marin’s Vintage collection. Speake-Marin might be based in Switzerland, but it likes to emphasise its British roots and its somewhat eccentric British styling. The latest model to join the Vintage collection is this London Chronograph Triple Date powered by […]
The introduction of the Speake Marin One&Two collection in 2016 was a landmark for the brand. An original take on classic Swiss watchmaking infused with a touch of British eccentricity, the collection marked the introduction of a new family of proprietary movements. Following the launch of the One&Two Openworked Hours & Minutes and One&Two Openworked […]
The Speake-Marin One&Two collection was launched just two years ago. First, the brand’s signature case, the Picadilly, got a facelift – a tasteful redesign conducted with Eric Giroud. Secondly, the movements inside are worth a look. In addition to the Small Seconds model and its Openworked development, the brand added a GMT version at SIHH 2019. And there was a nice, astronomical watch next to it, the Speake-Marin One&Two Academic Full Moon.