The Story of the MB&F HM1

Mention independent horology, and the discussions usually centre around beautifully hand-polished and spaceship-like watches. For those who are nerdier, it’s the names on the dials, and the people behind these creations, that make independent watchmaking wonderful and unique.

It’s quite possible to connect these independent watchmakers with each other, with the links forming something of a web. Peter Speake-Marin’s name is one that pops up quite a bit in this realm. Peter is known for his namesake manufacture, Speake-Marin, his watch dissections on The Naked Watchmaker, and more recently, launched Stoic, his new line of affordable watches.

RemontoireAugust 31, 2019Independent Watchmakers, AHCI Academie Horlogere des Createurs Independents, Peter Speake-Marin, MB&F, modern, Fine WatchmakingComment

Speake-Marin Two

Peter Speake-Marin’s tenure at his namesake company came to an end in June 2017, after growing to have authorised dealers, brand ambassadors, and multiple lines of watches. Since its establishment, the brand relied on well-proven ebauches to power its watches, modifying the movements to Peter’s exacting standards.

Independents, Modern, Time OnlyRemontoireMay 27, 2018Peter Speake-Marin, time only, Independent Watchmakers, AHCI Academie Horlogere des Createurs Independents, AHCI, English Watchmakers, modern, time-only Comment

Speake-Marin Velsheda Gothic

Peter Speake-Marin’s Velsheda is a clear evolution from and development of the Piccadilly. Whilst many of the hallmarks have been retained, others have been given a fresh naval twist.

Time Only, Independents, ModernRemontoireMay 18, 2018Peter Speake-Marin, AHCI Academie Horlogere des Createurs Independents, AHCI, Academie Horlogere des Createurs Independents, Independent Watchmakers, Fine Watchmaking, indie, English Watchmakers, Haute horlogerie Comments

Speake-Marin Piccadilly

In 2017, Peter Speake-Marin left the company he started 14 years ago. In this multi-part series, we trace Peter’s time at Speake-Marin through three watches. First up: the Piccadilly, a unique time-only creation.

Independents, Modern, Time OnlyRemontoireMay 11, 2018Peter Speake-Marin, Independent Watchmakers, AHCI, Academie Horlogere des Createurs Independents, English Watchmakers, AHCI Academie Horlogere des Createurs Independents, Fine Watchmaking, Haute horlogerie Comments