
DonCorson presents a comprehensive overview of Peter Speake-Marin's novelties from BaselWorld 2013, featuring the 'entry-level' Spirit and Resilience models, the 'Mechanical Art' Triad, and several unique commissioned pieces. His report highlights Speake-Marin's evolving design language and commitment to both accessibility and bespoke craftsmanship.














I'm not a huge fan/follower of PSM... but as usual I like a pure classic design done at such a high level. But even at such a pure level, the PSM DNA comes through strongly. Beautiful. Love the movement design.
The Resilience looks like a true classic. I wish more watchmakers produced models, such as this, that combine their personal style with traditional "values." I think the Spirit Pioneer is a lot of fun too, though I wish the dial were a little less cluttered. I think the Triad is fantastic, original, and agree with the consensus that it would be improved with the deletion of most, if not all, of the text. Of course, I also think FP Journe's watches are generally too wordy. Imagine the Mona Lisa w
The dial layout of Triad is at best describable as " confused" . Does not appear to be a triple time zone watch and therefore not serving a useful lacking since the displays are simply crunched together (naturally limited by the diameter of the case) . There is text all over the circumference of the watch and not adding anything relevant. All that is missing is the address of the atelier on the dial andthen, the clutter would be complete!! While i am sure this would find its own niche set of co
the dragon one off sings to me, but i already have one now (and no money :( ..) G.
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