Peter Speake-Marin Shimoda Single-Hand Watch
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Peter Speake-Marin Shimoda Single-Hand Watch

By pplater · Apr 28, 2012 · 27 replies
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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.

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“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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foowy
Apr 28, 2012
Nice Twins [nt]

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alex
Apr 29, 2012
LOL :-) great duo [nt]

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foversta
Apr 29, 2012
Beautiful duo of Shimoda! Thanks ! [nt]

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Quan
Apr 29, 2012
Nice twin [nt]

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KIH
Apr 29, 2012
Curious. What is the source of the name "Shimoda"? Sounds Japanese name.... [nt]

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alex
Apr 29, 2012
It is the name of the person who had originally comissioned this piece [nt]

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