Speake Marin
Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland · Est. 2002
Founded by Peter Speake-Marin
Speake-Marin was founded in Geneva in 2002 by English watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin, who trained at Watchmaking School of Lausanne before working for Renaud & Papi and F.P. Journe. The brand produces beautifully finished watches with neo-classical movement architecture and is known for its Tourbillon Airspeed and Serpent Calendar.
- Founded
- 2002
- Headquarters
- Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Luxury
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- One & Two — Core collection featuring the distinctive 'Piccadilly' case shape and the brand's signature topping tool motif, available in time-only and complication variants.
- Vestigia — Historically inspired pieces paying homage to early horology, featuring enamel dials and classical proportions.
- Cabinet des Mystères — Haute horlogerie collection with skeletonised movements and artistic dial treatments, showcasing Speake-Marin's most complex complications.
Timeline
- 2002 — British watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin founds his eponymous brand in Switzerland after training at WOSTEP and working for restoration houses.
- 2005 — The 'topping tool' — a decorative motif inspired by an antique watchmaking tool — becomes the brand's signature, appearing on crowns and dials.
- 2017 — The Ripples collection debuts, introducing a new dial texture that becomes one of the brand's most recognisable design elements.
- 2022 — Peter Speake-Marin steps back from day-to-day operations; the brand continues under new creative direction while maintaining its independent spirit.
Frequently Asked Questions about Speake Marin
- What is the topping tool?
- The topping tool is an antique horological instrument used for cutting gear teeth. Speake-Marin adopted its distinctive shape as the brand's logo and a recurring design motif on crowns and dials.
- Where are Speake-Marin watches made?
- Designed and assembled in Switzerland. The brand operates independently, producing limited quantities with a focus on traditional finishing and in-house movement development.
- Who is Peter Speake-Marin?
- Peter Speake-Marin is a British-born, Swiss-trained master watchmaker who founded the brand in 2002. He trained at WOSTEP and Hackney Technical College and worked for restoration houses before launching his own brand. He departed from the company in 2017 but it continues under his name.