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A Finnish version of the Moonphase watch, the K3 Northern Stars.
We received this stunning piece for a client yesterday. Having seen a version of it last Basel, I was eager to see this here in CA. The dueling moons are very neat and Stepan Sarpaneva has created one...
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The latest from Speake-Marin, Peter's Piccadilly Serpent Calendar returns...
This time the Serpent Calendar is only being made in two metals, either 18k RG or stainless steel. As previously offered it is available in two cases sizes, 42mm & 38mm, but now features a new...
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A Finnish dive watch, the Korono K0, all steel...
Stepan Sarpaneva is a fantastic artisan watchmaker, plying his craft in Helsinki. Emanating from a family of artists, he could only create watches unlike anyone else. This latest version of the Korona...
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Very excited to announce a visit by Martin Braun, founder of Antoine Martin.
October 6th, 2012, Passion has the great pleasure of hosting Martin Braun, the Master Watchmaker previously of the eponymous company Martin Braun. Like many of his colleagues in the Independent...
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My dear friend Peter Speake-Marin visits
As I sit here and type this, I am reminded of how long we have known each other, almost 9 years! What a ride it has been from those heady days of 2004 when I ordered the first 5 watches from Peter...
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Huge congratulations to Maria Kristina & Richard Habring!!!
A massive well done for winning the prize in Geneva at the Grand Prix in the sports watch category, for their stunning Doppel 2.0 Please enjoy this video of their win last night in Geneva I am...
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Brian A. checks in with an "on location" shot...
Going home so to Speake.... The Spirit Pioneer looking very good on the wrist. Thanks for sending this Brian! Enjoy a good pint of English bitter for me! Cheers, Tim
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Thomas Prescher and his Nemo Sailor...
Thomas has been beavering away in Twann creating his next pieces inspired by the Art Nouveau era, the steampunk movement and also his love of nautical lore having been an officer in the former West...
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Stephen McGonigle visits CA
I have known this genius of a watchmaker for 7 years now, having met him on that serendipitous visit to Dublin in July of 2006. See my article from that trip under the "Watchmaker & Workshop...
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Musings on Independent watchmaking and the beginning journey for me
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I thought I'd pen or rather type this little missive about why I have chosen to work in the Independent watchmaking end of the watch business, rather than...
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Martin Braun visits Solana Beach with the Slow Runner
We are blessed to have our dear friend Martin visit and spend a couple of days with us, showing eager collectors his amazing new watch from Basel earlier this year, the Slow Runner. This is a worlds...
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A ten year journey...from Peter to Keaton!
What started over ten years ago now, the path down the Independent Watchmaker road, has come full circle for me. Why a circle you might well ask, well let me tell you. It was in early 2004, Basel...
View ArticleJust found this short article I wrote 9 years ago about Speake-Marin.
Rereading this today, I still feel the same way about Independent Watchmaking as a whole, and am more compelled to help these guys get their message out and help collectors realize their genius.......
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SalonQP 2014, a quick London trip.
A last minute business trip quickly came together last weekend, and within 4 days of booking tickets, I was flying to my old country. Leaving San Diego in the morning, with bright blue skies and the...
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Summer thoughts...
Dear Friends, Well the summer is here in spades in Solana Beach! It is for me a moment to reflect a little, having just had my 49th birthday this week, entering my 50th year has given me pause to...
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I had a great meeting yesterday with a representative of a small Independent brand. The gentleman had sent me a letter prior to the meeting with the usual PR fluff about the latest manufacturing...
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Honored to be featured in the NAWCC magazine...
A rather lovely article written by the superb clock & watchmaker David Walter FBHI that shows our amazing Watchmakers Regulator precision pendulum clock, I commissioned for Independent in Time...
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Our latest American artisanal Independent Watchmaker breaks cover
Compelling is a word I do use often when it comes to independent watchmaking. The products and the people behind them both contribute to this. As one delves deeper, finding out who these amazing...
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