WatchTime New York 2023 begins today at the iconic Gotham Hall in Manhattan until October 22nd. This edition of this collectors’ event will feature hands-on exhibitions from more than thirty-five remarkable brands, engaging industry panels, and captivating discussions about the latest trends in high-end horology. Among them is the Geneva based independent brand Speake-Marin which has just unveiled its classic One & Two Openworked in two new intriguing executions that once again highlight the brand’s prowess in sophisticated mechanics and superb craftsmanship.
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The Openworked Sandblasted Titanium and Openworked Sandblasted Red Gold are both presented in Speake-Marin’s hallmark Picadilly cases with four bold lugs and screws and available with diameters of 38mm and 42mm.
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The watch dials of these time-only models stand out with their captivating surfaces crafted using a sandblasting technique. This method imparts a textured, grainy finish that, though consistently textured, exudes a rugged and exceedingly elegant appearance. This unique decoration plays with light, creating a mesmerizing interplay that is accentuated by the watch case material.
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The finishing on the visible movement components underneath serves to underscore the intricate decoration complexity of the timepiece. Adding a touch of modernity, the minute indications and the small seconds counter, located at 1:30, are applied using an innovative 3D technique. For both legibility and aesthetic allure, the seconds hand, along with the heart-shaped central hours and minutes hands, adopts a polished black hue in the titanium version, while in the red gold version, the hands are gold-coated to harmonize with the case.
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The engraving on the barrel at 5 o’clock which can be admired on the dial side expresses the eight values of Speake Marin, namely: respect, independence, liberty, unique, authenticity, Geneva, creativity and modernity.
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At the heart of the Sandblasted Titanium and Sandblasted Red Gold is the self-winding in-house caliber SMA01. This movement with fully integrated micro-rotor was entirely created and assembled by the well-known workshop Le Cercle des Horlogers in La Chaux-de-Fonds. It beats with a frequency of 4hz and has a power reserve of 52 hours. As is standard at Speake Marin, the SMA01 is distinguished by exceptional decorations visible though the sapphire crystals on both sides, including bevelled bridges, 45° satin finish for the small seconds, circular satin finish, perlage, and polished screws.
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Both versions are set with either a grey leather strap or a black leather strap, respectively attached with an 18K red gold pin buckle or with a titanium folding buckle, matching the metal of the watch case.
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Available now, the Sandblasted Titanium has a recommended retail price of CHF 22,000 excl. taxes for the 38mm, and CHF22,600 excl. taxes for the 42mm; the Sandblasted Red Gold has a recommended retail price of CHF 34,000 excl. taxes for the 38mm and CHF 38,700 excl. taxes for the 42mm.
To learn more, visit Speake-Marin, here.
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I love the engraved barrels and reminds me of Greubel Forsey. Not a bad price especially considering the pedigree. I think it will be a sought after collectable in years to come. Nice work PSM