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Speake-Marin’s Minute Repeater Carillon is a modern take on the sonnerie watch

Introducing

17.02.24

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Speake-Marin’s Minute Repeater Carillon is a modern take on the sonnerie watch

The Speake-Marin Minute Repeater Carillon has an interesting twist to its complication...

The Speake-Marin Ripples Metallic Green is an oasis on the wrist for the well-heeled urbanite

Hands On

26.12.23

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The Speake-Marin Ripples Metallic Green is an oasis on the wrist for the well-heeled urbanite

This verdant new take on Speake-Marin’s integrated sports watch underlines the versatile ingenuity of the Ripples’ design.

Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Last Week in Watches

19.11.23

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Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Dubai Watch Week is currently underway, so for this edition of Last Week in Watches, we wanted to do something a little different.

New releases from Studio Underd0g, Parmigiani Fleurier, Krayon and more

Last Week in Watches

22.10.23

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New releases from Studio Underd0g, Parmigiani Fleurier, Krayon and more

Independents and microbrands dominated this week, headlined by a new Studio Underd0g collection.

Speake-Marin’s Openworked Sandblasted brings back a traditional look

Introducing

20.10.23

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Speake-Marin’s Openworked Sandblasted brings back a traditional look

With a sandblasted dial and movement finish, the new Speake-Marin Openworked is a nod to classic watchmaking techniques.

The new Speake-Marin Academic Rouge offers their entry design in a new hue

Hands On

05.10.23

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The new Speake-Marin Academic Rouge offers their entry design in a new hue

Speake-Marin offers their entry-level Academic in a new Rouge configuration. The distinct red of the dial is achieved through 14 layers of Pantone 188C-coloured lacquer.…

The Speake-Marin Dual Time Pink is Pantone-clad in pink

Hands On

18.08.23

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The Speake-Marin Dual Time Pink is Pantone-clad in pink

While Speake-Marin’s established catalogue has been upheaved in the last couple of years with their integrated-bracelet Ripples watches, their boutique and nuanced past is still…

Auctions

31.07.23

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D.C.’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

The Only Watch auction not only benefits a great cause (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research), but it’s also an event that really lets watchmakers run rampant…

Buying Guides

17.06.23

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11 of the best pink dial watches

While typically thought of as a traditional industry, the watch marketplace has never been more colourful. Brands are becoming bolder, exploring a wide spectrum of…

The Speake-Marin Academic Black Tie is minimalist and avant-garde

Hands On

15.06.23

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The Speake-Marin Academic Black Tie is minimalist and avant-garde

The evolution of Speake-Marin continues. Back when the brand was owned by its founder, most of their business was conducted as bespoke orders for extremely…

Hands On

10.05.23

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HANDS-ON: The Speake-Marin Ripples Blue Jeans & Ripples Date bring new colour and complication

These days, for a manufacture not to have an integrated watch design is a bit like not having a smartphone. Sure, there may be a…

Speake-Marin introduces a new date complication to their breathtaking Ripples collection

Introducing

31.03.23

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Speake-Marin introduces a new date complication to their breathtaking Ripples collection

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…

Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Introducing

27.03.23

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Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Watches & Wonders is always a bit crazy, so we thought we’d summarise all the new releases thus far in one article. Easily navigate to…

The Speake-Marin Ripples Blue Jeans exudes casual elegance

Introducing

27.03.23

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The Speake-Marin Ripples Blue Jeans exudes casual elegance

Speake-Marin’s history is one drenched in luxury with bespoke offerings and a blend of tradition and futurism that very few brands can pull off as…

Video

19.11.22

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VIDEO: The Speake-Marin Dual Time Lime fuses traditional elegance with sporty zing

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…

Introducing

11.11.22

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INTRODUCING: The Speake-Marin x Watches of Switzerland One & Two Dual Time

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…

Speake-Marin celebrates their 20th anniversary with a gold dial Ripples Anniversary Edition

Introducing

28.10.22

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Speake-Marin celebrates their 20th anniversary with a gold dial Ripples Anniversary Edition

When an anniversary comes along for a brand, it is almost obligatory for them to release a special-edition watch – which is great news for…

Video

21.10.22

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VIDEO: The Speake-Marin One & Two Openworked Tourbillons

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…

Hands On

13.09.22

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HANDS-ON: The Speake-Marin One & Two Openworked Tourbillon blends the best of youth and tradition

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…

Video

22.07.22

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VIDEO: Speake Marin makes waves with new Ripples watch

Previously, the Speake-Marin catalogue was limited to dressier timepieces outfitted on straps. Recently, however, Speake-Marin unveiled their first foray into the immensely popular integrated stainless-steel…

Here We Glow: The Speake-Marin Dual Time Lime

Watch Reviews

23.06.22

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Here We Glow: The Speake-Marin Dual Time Lime

Coming from an incredibly specific corner of the independent luxury market, Speake-Marin are probably not a brand you come across very often either online or…