
pplater shares a whimsical post featuring two Peter Speake-Marin Shimoda watches, sparking a discussion about this distinctive single-hand timepiece. This thread highlights the unique appeal of independent watchmaking and the personal connection collectors have with bespoke pieces. It offers a glimpse into the community's appreciation for Speake-Marin's early work and the philosophy behind a watch designed for a less precise, more relaxed approach to timekeeping.
“It’s a Shimoda, Mick”.
“What’s a Shimoda, Paddy?”
“It’s a watch with just one hand, Mick”
“What a load o’ blarney, Paddy! To be sure, you’ve been conned by the English again! You can’t tell the time with a watch with only one hand, Paddy: you need two!”
“Ahhhh, thanks be to the saints, Mick, you’ve saved me from meself! Two it is then…”
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(With apologies to our all-suffering Irish friends, and thanks to the good friend who added a ‘second hand’ to the shot…)
Cheers,
pplater.
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