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Double-edged sword
We collectors have demanded that the brands develop in-house movements to prove their horological prowess, but do we think the value added by having those in-house calibers is worth the premium prices that such watches command? I guess we each have to answer that question for ourselves for every particular case, while acknowledging the fact that there is some apples to oranges comparisons: I'd rather have a PAM 312 than a PAM 104; I'd rather have a Calibre de Cartier than a Santos 100; but I can also see cases where I might not feel that way. When it comes to Jaquet Droz, I admire the dials and cases, and am perfectly happy with the Piguet movements inside. I will not want to pay a premium for an in-house movement for that brand.
I'l have to find out where PSM is pricing his new watches to determine if I think the value is compelling or not.
Bill
Musings on Peter Speake-Marins amazing SM2 inhouse caliber and more...
Do you remember your first girlfriend? Your first love, which set the benchmark for your future relationships and modelled your tastes? The one you bump into many years after and who is even more beautiful than in your memories and gives you an immense se...
Peter has designed a beautiful movement...
quite unlike anything I have seen before. Thank you for the report and the detailed photos. I assume that he will expand the dial options like he did for the original Picadilly line. Bill
a fine line I don't know if Peter will offer other dial versions but I do hope that it
will be less than on the current Piccadilly as there was not only too much choice (and when there is too much choice clients end up not getting anything) but mostly people were starting to think Peter was a dial maker and mot an exceptionnally gifted watc...
Thanks for the great read Alex. Speake-Marin is quality
both of product and the man behind it. - SJX
Totally agree. +1.
I met him in 2000 or so and he was very kind to me. I was impressed by his creations then and nowadays. HQ work, no doubt. Thanks for posting. Vte
Beautiful report Alex
I like and respect what Peter is and has done so far. The lines of the movements through the display back for me are extremely visibly pleasing and "fresh". And the finishing and attention to detail looks meticulous from all the pictures I've seen (I have...
the SM2 is gorgeous
what a beautiy.!! at first i did not see the Double ended Swan Neck till you mentioned it in your Write up.! so nice. the Picadelly 2 Level White Enamel Dial is my most Favorite ;0)) thank you for sharing. Tony
Very nice and refreshing as well!
It's like drinking a glass of pure spring water, what Peter has done, but without forgetting the weird and not so wonderful things in this world that we have to deal with daily - certainly in my case. My springs have become the chief ingredient of single-...
Great Report and Write Up - Thanks
Peter definitely doesn't run with the "herd" and has very unique and interesting designs. His new movement only enhances the brand and the man! As an owner of a Serpent Calendar I've been a fan for a long time. My biggest complaint/concern with the new mo...
Double-edged sword
We collectors have demanded that the brands develop in-house movements to prove their horological prowess, but do we think the value added by having those in-house calibers is worth the premium prices that such watches command? I guess we each have to ans...
The finishing...
is pretty unique. Each bridge isbrushed concentric with its outer edge. And the polished bevels fit to the bridges thickness. Thanks for the great writeup Alex. Don
Beautiful watches, great scans Don and a classic Alex article--it
just doesn't get much better than this gentlemen! Peter is a great guy and we had an excellent conversation this week at the SF event, the watches are breath taking in the metal. Many thanks to you all, Tim
Excellent article, Alex.
"Breathtaking" is the word that I thought of when I saw this watch. Thanks for the time to put this article together!...
A True PuristS
Alex, Thanks for your personal thoughts about PSM (Man and Watch). Peter has been a long-term Purists (as you are); his support has been in thought, in word and by deed. The keys to his success are: 1) Thought: everything he does has been thought out and ...
Love the PSM's
The Piccadilly base is so easy to wear and ya just can't stop looking at the hands and dial ;-) Great work Peter ;-)
Wonderful reading you, Alex!
I really enjoyed your article. It's wonderful to see PSM's work evolving and growing, while still maintaining its signature elements. I do love his watches and the duality that they exhibit; classic elements paired with modern techniques and designs. You ...
New movement
Peter , you have done it ! this a truly beautiful movement. Congratulations David
I had the chance to see a few in the metal this week,
and they were truly amazing. I like the feel of the titanium case, and the look of the movements, but I was not as thrilled with the dial choices. The open-face dial shows little of value - no moving parts - and I found the other dial to be a bit too busy...
Peter is a lovely down to earth englishman who deserves success
i first met him at last years euro GTG in London and he has no pretentions whatsoever. he is just a guy from humble beginnings who happens to make watches, superb watches. i consider myself very lucky to have had Peter, Daniella and Peters father as a gue...
Agreed with what others said here
Peter and his wife (don't forget behind a great watchmaker there should be a great manager ) are truly professional in their business conduct. A rarity in the independent watch makers world. I hope to own his watch again, just need to meditate to think ab...
Thanks a lot Alex for the great article.
I discover his new caliber last year with different 1 in 20 watches. We recognize Peter's style but what an improvement over the former calibers based on the 2824. The SM2 is beautiful and the fact that it can power a QP watch underlines its efficiency. T...
FX, on the 1-in-20 QP in your pic
is there a leap year indicator and if so where? Is it the same as the older QPs in the leap year aspect? If there is no indicator (I can't see one), how does one set it to the right year to pick up the leap year for the correct Feb-Mar jump? Thanks.
Just a guess, but could the month . . .
. . . and year indicators be concentric? There's a dot at ~ 120º on the hub, which corresponds to the second year after a leap year if the first quadrant (0º - 90º) represents the first year . . . unsure, Art
Hi Tim, what about this PSM QP...
where is the leap year indicator and how does one read it? Much obliged....
This one is a little more tricky...
Requiring a loop (magnifer) in order to see the differing larger cut out on the 4 year program wheel of the perpetual at the 12 o'clock. Cheers, Tim
Thanks Tim. In this particular case, would it be the
"c" pointing at the line diving jun and jul and if so, what year before leap would this indicate? Thanks. Arthur
Arthur, not quite sure...
If memory serves me correctly, there is a tooth a bit bigger than the others on one quadrant of that program wheel that tells one that is the leap year. From there one just fasts forward to the correct year in the 4 year cycle. Hope this helps, Cheers, Ti...
hey...cool looking watch
bet the lucky owner is awesome ice cool!!! jokes aside, i think its a seriously beautiful watch.
Here is a more traditinal execution ...
... with a pointer for the year rather than the dot on the hub. But I like this more subtle version....
Thanks for a great report.
Very informative. I agree that a frosted dial option would be very desirable. Regards, Richard.
Thankyou all...
For having chimed in on my work, feedback from you all is always appreciated and often apart from practical, motivating. Thanks for the article Alex.