SPEAKE MARIN - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

Speake-Marin, founded in 2002 in Geneva (Switzerland) by British watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin, now develops collections that blend a readable Anglo-Swiss identity with proprietary micro-rotor movements. The brand appeals to independent-watch fans who value careful styling, modern finishing and a clear technical narrative.

Piccadilly case, heart-shaped hands and the 1:30 small seconds

The historic Piccadilly case — screwed lugs, broad bezel, prominent crown — reflects a British-influenced vocabulary, completed by heart-shaped hands and a small seconds at 1:30 in today’s lines; the package prioritises straightforward reading while asserting a distinctive character. These codes run through the Academic references (new-gen titanium Piccadilly) and special editions with strong contrast and on-wrist visibility.

SMA calibres and partner atelier: micro-rotor and upward move

Since 2015, Speake-Marin has pursued an “in-house” (SMA) movement strategy built on automatic micro-rotor calibres (SMA01, SMA03-T, etc.) developed and assembled in the Neuchâtel area, with reinforced capabilities since taking a stake in Le Cercle des Horlogers; this set-up underpins dial-side architecture and contemporary bridge finishing. It has spawned both openworked families and closed-dial pieces up to high-horology series.

Core families: Ripples, Academic and One&Two

The line-up spans readable proposals from integrated sport-chic to openworked architectures; each family reprises the 1:30 small seconds and wearable proportions:

• Speake-Marin Ripples — integrated-bracelet steel watch with SMA03-T micro-rotor, 1:30 small seconds, slim profile and signature ribbed dial.
• Speake-Marin One&Two Openworked — skeletonised architecture with SMA01 micro-rotor (COSC on some runs), a didactic staging of the organs.
• Speake-Marin One&Two Openworked Dual Time — second time zone within the same technical language, limited editions by metal and size.
• Speake-Marin Academic — clean three-hander in titanium Piccadilly, SMA03 micro-rotor, variants (Black Tie, Rouge, Slate Grey).

Leadership, positioning, pricing and reach

Under owner-CEO Christelle Rosnoblet, the house operates as a Geneva-based independent with measured output and sales via direct and selected retailers; public price anchors include Academic Black Tie (CHF 14,500 in 38 mm; CHF 14,900 in 42 mm) and One&Two Openworked (CHF 16,200 / 16,700 in 2018), with other figures varying by series and finishes. Headquarters and official contacts are listed in Geneva, with service centralised in Switzerland.

Conclusion

Speake-Marin will suit anyone seeking an identifiable style — Piccadilly, heart-shaped hands, 1:30 small seconds — paired with contemporary micro-rotors. Choose Ripples for integrated daily sport-chic, Academic for pared-back elegance, or One&Two Openworked for didactic mechanics on show. Your decision comes down to expression level, materials and size without losing sight of legibility. To validate with real-world feedback, rely on Dialicious customer reviews.

(Updated August 2025)