Speake-Marin Grönefeld Singapore Event

ArthurSG · 2012-07-12T02:26:23Z

ArthurSG covers Peter Speake-Marin and Grönefeld's visit to Singapore, showcasing independent watchmaking, new models, and community spirit.

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ArthurSG chronicles an exclusive independent watchmaker event in Singapore, featuring Peter Speake-Marin and the Grönefeld brothers during their 2012 Asian Tour. The post captures the essence of the gathering, from local culinary experiences to the intimate presentation of their horological creations at the National Museum. Readers gain insight into the personalities behind these independent brands and a glimpse of their remarkable timepieces.

Peter Speake Marin on his 2012 Asian Tour stopped by the Lion City last weekend with the Gronefeld boys in tow.

Before the evening's event, our independent visitors managed to take into some local fare at a nearby eating house. Contrast the diversity of Singapore's architecture with the modern skyline of the business district above as well as the Marina Bay Sands Casino and hotel against this very old (probably colonial era) shophouse.

Feeling at home in old Singapore with their local tourguide. You wouldn;t think they were visitors... yah right!

No beers now which was reserved for after the event till 4AM or so I am told.

Just before the event and at the front of the National Museum of SIngapore where Peter and the Gronefeld Brother's wil hosttheir guests at the Novus Restaurant located within.

Getting ready for guests to arrive. The Gronefeld boys are a smiley pair and Peter now has ... HAIR!

Peter welcoming some guests and Purist's own MTF.

The Gronefeld boys proudly wearing teh One Hertz and Tourbillon Repeater. I must say the One Hertz is a very nce and interesting watch!

Peter sharing a bit of what drives him to continue to making such lovely watches.

More pics to come...

Key Points from the Discussion

The Grönefeld One Hertz features a unique crown function: depress to 'S' for setting time, depress again to 'W' for winding, with a large seconds register for enhanced hacking seconds enjoyment.
Peter Speake-Marin showcased a range of his work, including the Renaissance Tourbillon Repeater and the new Serpent Calendar, alongside some confidential new pieces.
A contributor expresses excitement about the potential for new Speake-Marin pieces, having seen the One Hertz, tourbillon repeater, and Serpent, but not the unreleased models.
The event is praised for its casual and interactive atmosphere, fostering a strong sense of charm, friendship, and passion among attendees.
A contributor who met Peter Speake-Marin and the Grönefeld brothers at IGOTT2 describes them as very nice and down-to-earth individuals.
Another attendee from Kuala Lumpur shares having personal time with Peter Speake-Marin during his tour, indicating the watchmaker's accessibility.

The Discussion

ArthurSG

Jul 12, 2012

Enjoying a cold one before viewing the watches. Peter brought a whole slew of his work including the Renaissance Tourbillon Repeater which sounded lovely and his new Serpant Calendar. Some Piece Uniques were also on display. There were one or 2 other interesting pieces not on display which Peter was kind enough to share with me and a few the next day but requested for confidentiality at this time. Watch out for them. MTF, the Gronefeld duo and our Purist forummer Blunotte. I think a One Hertz ma

Hororgasm

Jul 12, 2012

a review coming up on it very soon. fantastic event, the way i like it...casual and interactive. thanks for the coverage. Best, Horo

ArthurSG

Jul 12, 2012

Here are pictures of the Gronefeld One Hertz and the GTM-06 Tourbillon Minute Repeater in Gold... First up, The One Hertz shown mainly in Titanium.. "To adjust the time, instead of pulling out the crown, you depress it till the hand (see immediately pic below) at 3 o'clock points to "S" (for "set" I think) and after adjustments have been made, depress the crown again which will then put that same hand to "W" (for "wind" I think again) and off you go. The hand at 12 o'clock of the larger seconds

RobCH

Jul 12, 2012

(...but a bit cheeky of you to turn up wearing that hardware, SJX...! ;-)

Mark in Paris

Jul 12, 2012

Thanks for this perfume of charm, friendship and passion ! Even if I can't put a nameon all the faces I'm happy to see Pp fellows on these pics and how they live the event. Cheers, Mark

Wees

Jul 12, 2012

Nice to see both familiar and new faces! Thanks for the report.

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