Speake Marin Tourbillon Royal Blue: Five-Piece Limited Edition

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Eyesontime

Speake Marin presents the Tourbillon Royal Blue, a new interpretation of its emblematic Openworked collection, combining the Maison’s Piccadilly case with an intensely coloured Royal Blue mechanical architecture.

The timepiece brings together a 42 mm 5N red-gold case, an openworked construction and the automatic manufacture SMA05 calibre. Limited to just five pieces, the Tourbillon Royal Blue offers a highly exclusive expression of Speake Marin’s approach to Anglo-Swiss watchmaking.

Mechanics Takes Centre Stage

The Openworked collection places the movement at the heart of the watch’s aesthetic. Bridges, openings and indications unfold across several levels, creating a fully exposed mechanical construction.

The Tourbillon Royal Blue continues this approach through the iconic Piccadilly case. Redesigned in 2017 by Eric Giroud, the case reinterprets Speake Marin’s historic design codes through more fluid and sculptural lines.

Royal Blue as the Defining Thread

Royal Blue runs throughout the Tourbillon Royal Blue, covering the openworked dial, flange and selected movement components.

The intense shade, inspired by Pantone 287 C, contrasts with the warmth of the 5N red gold and the anthracite-grey rhodium plating. Subtle 4N details add another layer of contrast, while a red accent on the power-reserve display provides a graphic highlight.

The Piccadilly Case in 5N Red Gold

The Tourbillon Royal Blue is housed in Speake Marin’s 42 mm Piccadilly case, crafted in 5N red gold.

Its sculptural lines frame the openworked movement, revealing the flying tourbillon, power-reserve indication and finishing of the SMA05 calibre.

A domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment protects the dial, while a sapphire crystal caseback reveals the movement from the reverse.

The flared and fluted crown is crafted in 5N red gold and set with a blue sapphire. The caseback carries the Speake Marin and One & Two signatures together with the inscription “Limited Edition of 5.”

The watch is fitted with a Royal Blue ostrich leather strap, hand-stitched with gold-coloured thread, with a light-brown calfskin lining and 5N red-gold pin buckle.

A Dial Conceived as Architecture in Motion

The fully openworked dial exposes the mechanics beneath and is structured around two principal focal points: the flying tourbillon at 1:30 and the power-reserve indication at 7:30.

The upper plate receives a Royal Blue PVD treatment and is intentionally left unlacquered to preserve the depth and intensity of the colour. Straight-grained lines extend from the tourbillon towards the power-reserve display.

Microblasted recesses contrast with satin-brushed surfaces, while diamond-cut edges and opaline-finished bevels catch the light. Glossy light-grey details in Pantone 420 C contribute to legibility, while a ruby within the power-reserve display introduces a subtle red accent.

The surrounding circular-grained brass flange is also finished in Royal Blue PVD. Twelve Pantone 420 C light-grey Super-LumiNova hour markers emit blue luminescence, while the 4N PVD-treated hour and minute hands feature light-grey lacquer and blue luminescence.

The SMA05 Calibre

At the heart of the Tourbillon Royal Blue is the automatic manufacture SMA05 calibre, equipped with a fully integrated micro-rotor and a flying tourbillon completing one rotation every 60 seconds.

The movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and operates at 3 Hz, or 21,600 vibrations per hour. It comprises 290 components, including 63 components for the tourbillon cage.

The bridges are decorated with Côtes de Genève and finished in anthracite-grey rhodium plating, while the central bridge features a circular-grained 4N gold-tone PVD coating.

The tungsten oscillating weight and barrel drum are rhodium-plated. The tourbillon is topped by Speake Marin’s signature Topping Tool bridge, polished and finished in 4N.

The barrel carries laser-engraved One & Two, Openworked and Flying Tourbillon inscriptions, accompanied by striped decoration that continues onto the oscillating weight.

Speake Marin Tourbillon Royal Blue: Technical Specifications

Reference: 424211010

Movement

Automatic manufacture SMA05 calibre
Fully integrated tungsten micro-rotor
60-second flying tourbillon at 1:30
Power-reserve indication at 7:30
290 components, including 63 for the tourbillon cage
Frequency: 3 Hz / 21,600 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: minimum 72 hours
33 jewels
Diameter: 34 mm
Thickness: 7.15 mm, excluding hands
Microblasted mainplate with Royal Blue PVD treatment
Central bridge with 4N PVD treatment
Signature Topping Tool tourbillon bridge
Laser-engraved barrel
Striped decoration continued onto the oscillating weight

Functions

Hours
Minutes
Seconds displayed on the tourbillon cage
Power-reserve indication

Case

Iconic Piccadilly case
5N red gold
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 12.35 mm
Flared and fluted 5N red-gold crown set with a blue sapphire
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Sapphire crystal caseback
“Limited Edition of 5” engraving
Water resistance: 3 ATM

Dial

Three-dimensional openworked dial finished in Royal Blue PVD
Straight-grained surfaces
Microblasted recesses
Diamond-cut edges
Circular-grained Royal Blue PVD flange
Twelve Pantone 420 C light-grey Super-LumiNova hour markers
4N PVD-treated hands
Pantone 420 C light-grey lacquer
Blue luminescence
Glossy red Pantone 199 C detail on the power-reserve indication

Strap

Royal Blue ostrich leather
Hand-stitched with gold-coloured thread
Light-brown calfskin lining
5N red-gold pin buckle

Edition & Price

Limited edition of 5 pieces

SPEAKE MARIN’s ART SERIES PROMENADE À NEW YORK

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Eyesontime

SPEAKE MARIN IS CONTRIBUTING A ONE-OFF PIECE FROM ITS ‘ART SERIES’ COLLECTION, MADE EVEN MORE EXCLUSIVE BY THE UNIQUENESS OF ITS DIAL, TO THE ‘TIME FOR ART’ CHARITY AUCTION IN FAVOUR OF CONTEMPORARY ART. LIKE A BLANK CANVAS, IT WILL BE TRANSFORMED INTO A STUNNING WORK OF PAINTING. THE AUCTION, ANNOUNCED BY THE SWISS INSTITUTE IN NEW YORK, WILL BE HOSTED BY PHILLIPS AUCTIONEERS ON DECEMBER 7TH 2024.

The independent Swiss watch brand Speake Marin is pleased to renew its participation in the second edition of the “TimeForArt” charity auction, organised by the Swiss Institute of New York for the benefit of Contemporary Art.
To mark the occasion, the Geneva-based Manufacture has created a bespoke timepiece from its “Art Series” Collection called Promenade à New York (A Walk in New York City). Speake Marin welcomes this initiative with great enthusiasm, sharing with the artistic world the same desire to explore new paths in design, technical innovation and craftsmanship in the production of its timepieces.

The painstaking study of the style, the meticulous attention to details, the state-of-the-art calibres from the in-house workshop “Le Cercle des Horlogers” in La Chaux-de-Fonds, and the excellence of the handcrafted finishes, make each Speake Marin watch a true masterpiece. Like paintings, sculptures or other works of art, they are intended to evoke strong emotions in their connoisseurs.

Inspiration

The exclusive and precious one-off Promenade à New York draws its inspiration from Christelle Rosnoblet, President and CEO of Speake Marin, and her fond memories of a long stay in New York. The precious mother-of-pearl dial of this creation becomes the blank canvas on which the flashbacks of her leisurely Sunday walks in Central Park take shape. And the mind lingers on the picturesque Gapstow Bridge, reproduced in a magnificent micro-painting by the skilful hands of the artist who has captured and enhanced the many details.

A timeless design for the case

When it comes to choosing the watch of our dreams, it is the round shape that is the most attractive and the most popular. But creating a round case with a strong personality is not an easy task. A task, however, that Speake Marin has mastered brilliantly with its now iconic Piccadilly case. The harmoniously sculpted case with its soft, sinuous lines is made of grade 5 titanium with a polished/ satin finish. A material that is renowned for its lightness and resistance to corrosion and which fits comfortably on the wrist.

42 mm in diameter, it has a brushed middle case, a flared and grooved crown for easy gripping, embellished with the Maison’s logo and geometric lugs with screws securing the taupe leather strap with orange lining fastened by a titanium pin buckle.

Water-resistant to 3 ATM, the case features an anti-reflective sapphire crystal to protect the dial and the case-back porthole that reveals the superb calibre that powers this unique watch. The case back is hand engraved with the words ‘TIME FOR ART 1/1’ to underline the event for which it was conceived and its uniqueness.

A painting or a dial?

It’s a hand painted dial!

The Promenade à New York has a unique, one-of-a-kind display. A dial that required precise and meticulous preparation to ensure an excellent end result. After the selection the finest mother-of- pearl applied on a rhodium-plated dial base, generating fascinating light reflections, a grid was drawn to define the precise proportions of each figurative element. Blue brush strokes were then applied to the rear of the mother-of-pearl disc. This was done to add depth to the scene and create the effect of water reflections in Central Park’s artificial pond.

Brushes and paints capture the impressive Gapstow Bridge in an evocative autumn landscape, where the foliage turns gold, bronze and orange, contrasting with the blue sky, the imposing skyscrapers and the sparkling reflections on the water. So many details to get lost in, painted with great care and skill, creating an exquisite micro-painting capable of arousing emotions. Now, as yesterday, we seem to be walking in the park.

A painstaking job that took about 100 hours. A precious painting that shows us the passing of time. The Promenade à New York’s functions are essential in order not to interfere with the overall vision of the micro-painting. The central hours and minutes are indicated by the distinctive steel diamond- polished and rhodium-plated hands with a heart-shaped tip for the hour hand, a tribute to the brand’s British roots.

One of Speake Marin’s best-known signatures could not be missing from the dial: the small seconds at 1:30, represented by a rhodium-plated and polished hand in the shape of the emblematic topping-tool, echoing the Maison’s logo.

A high-performance movement

Promenade à New York is powered by the in-house self-winding movement SMA03, designed and manufactured in-house by Le Cercle des Horologers in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Featuring a micro-rotor perfectly integrated into the components that contribute to the slimness of the case, has a regulating organ operating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) and a single barrel that guarantees a 52-hour power reserve in the unworn state.

Like all Speake Marin manufacture movements, the SMA03 calibre, comprising 147 parts, is a testament to high chronometric reliability and excellent craftsmanship. From the circular-grained mainplate to the bridges finished in Côtes de Genève and the polished bevelled profiles. The rhodium-plated topping tool above the integrated micro-rotor adds a touch of lively colour to the ensemble.

The exclusive Promenade à New York will be auctioned by Phillips Auctioneers, along with the creations of the other 24 watch brands contributing to the charity auction, at an estimate bid price between CHF 40.000 and 80.000.

The auction, part of “The New York Watch Auction: XI”, will take place in New York on Saturday, December 7th, 2024.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PROMENADE À NEW YORK

Movement

In-house manufacture self-winding movement, calibre SMA03, with fully integrated micro-rotor
Total components: 147
Casing diameter: 30 mm
Thickness: 3.9 mm (without hands)
Frequency: 4 Hz / 28.800 vibrations per hour
Jewels: 31
Annular balance wheel
Swiss lever escapement
Power reserve: 52-hour (when fully wound)
Rhodium-plated mainplate with circular-grained finish
Bridges: anthracite rhodium-plated with bevelled and polished edges, Côtes de Genève motif, polished rhodium plated micro-rotor’s topping tool and engraved inscriptions
Tungsten micro-rotor

Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 1:30

Case
“Piccadilly” design, grade 5 polished-brushed titanium
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 10.05 mm
Grooved flared crown with engraved logo
Screw-down case back
Domed sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating on dial
Water-resistance: 3 ATM
Sapphire crystal porthole on the case back
Inscriptions on the case back: Speake Marin – individual serial number HT-01857 – The Piccadilly – Titanium – hand-engraved “TIME FOR ART 1/1”

Dial
Mother-of-pearl dial on a rhodium-plated brass plate
MOP disc painted on both sides
Handmade micro-painting on the MOP dial, depicting an autumn landscape with a focus on the Gapstow Bridge in New York’s Central Park.
Central diamond-polished, rhodium-plated steel hour and minute hands, hour hand with heart-shaped tip
Small seconds hand in the form of a topping tool, polished and rhodium-plated at 1:30

Bracelet
Taupe leather strap with orange lining closed by a grade 5 titanium pin buckle embellished with the Maison’s logo.

Unique piece
Ref: 914219550

Estimate price bracket from CHF 40.000 to CHF 80.000

The Openworked Tourbillon Ultra-Violet: SPEAKE MARIN

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Eyesontime

The new “Openworked Tourbillon Ultra-Violet” features a vibrant hue inspired by the lights of a futuristic city.

ONE & TWO OPENWORKED COLLECTION

The undisputed identity signature of the ONE & TWO OPENWORKED collection is the original dial, decorated with ever-changing finishes and details, which enhance the excellence and charm of the horological art. Each creation boasts an appealing three dimensional display that endows it with a modern style. The sophisticated openworked structure, evoking the imaginary architecture of elevated intersections in a futuristic city, gives the multi-layered dial an even more dynamic look. In addition, the unique geometry and arrangement of the bridges create fascinating and unique aesthetic effects. Each timepiece in the ONE & TWO OPENWORKED collection allows the wearer to dive into its powerful “engine” without taking it off the wrist.

All this beauty is encased in the classic round “Piccadilly” case, a reminder of the brand’s British origins.

Revamped in 2017 by renowned designer Eric Giroud, it now features a smoother and more sinuous
shape than the original.

All ONE & TWO OPENWORKED collections are available in 38- and 42-mm case sizes.

The Openworked Tourbillon Ultra-Violet: inspiration

The focus of the new “Openworked Tourbillon Ultra-Violet”, both from a structural and conceptual point of view, is the Tourbillon complication, whose cage containing the regulating organ and rotating on its own axis is able to offset the negative effects of the earth’s gravity by optimising timekeeping precision. This device, patented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, is a little like allowing the watch
to escape from the earth’s gravitational field, placing it almost outside the atmosphere and the orbit ofour planet, in the sidereal space.

The “Openworked Tourbillon Ultra-Violet” invites the imagination to enter a metaverse city of futuristic architecture illuminated by rays of light and fluorescent colours. Among the vibrant, bright tones, the choice of ultra-violet makes the dial’s grid of this latest creation stand out. This specific, mysterious and fascinating shade surrounds and highlights the main components of the movement, such as the flying tourbillon, the off-centre micro-rotor, the power reserve indicator and the barrel, which stand out against the rhodium-plated and microbeaded black plate. It abstracts this horological masterpiece from the ordinary and elevates it to the universe of heavenly bodies.

A UNIQUE AND FUTURISTIC STYLE

The case

The Piccadilly case of the “Openworked Tourbillon Ultra-Violet” is crafted from grade 5 titanium. Its flat, horizontally brushed case band, recessed in relation to the polished, domed bezel and case back, gives it a sober, modern aesthetics that is immediately reminiscent of Speake Marin. The flared, grooved crown and the geometric lugs, which hold the strap attachment bars, secured by two screws, complete the harmonious appearance.

Water-resistant to 3 ATM, it is fitted with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal protecting the dial and the see-through case back revealing the bienfacture of the exquisite calibre that powers this creation. Available in 38 mm and 42 mm cases, the timepiece is complemented by a black rubber strap fastened to the wrist with a titanium pin buckle.

A dynamic and striking 3D watch face

Beneath the anti-reflective sapphire crystal, the performance of the movement is at work. As in a prestigious theatre production, where the scenography is meticulously planned, the display becomes the stage on which the main actors play their roles.

The satin-brushed and rhodium-plated dial is multilayered, with carved microbeaded pockets which create a refined grid, with microbeaded profiles angled at 45° in a vibrant ultra-violet hue obtained through positive PDV coating.

The skilful mix of finishes, combined with the choice of a bright colour such as Ultra-Violet, allows for extraordinary light effects that emphasise the SMA05 manufacture calibre. The most striking feature at first glance is the tourbillon cage, which is characterised by the emblematic motif of the mirror-polished topping tool, the symbol of the Geneva-based Maison. This is followed by other visually intriguing components such as the rhodium-plated barrel drum, symmetrical to the complication, embellished with concentric circles and engraved “One & Two Openworked – Flying Tourbillon”. Mirrored are the oscillating weight and power reserve, whose luminescent arrow indicates the elapsed power reserve when it reaches the red dot on the semi-arc. The flange is finished in a circular pattern and has a minute track with light grey markers. These are highlighted at 5-minute intervals by Super-LumiNova emitting blue glow. The heart-shaped hands are also luminescent and clearly visible in all lighting conditions. The rhodium-plated, microbeaded bridges on the barrel and micro-rotor, with their chamfered edges, add further depth to the display.

The end result defines this dial as a true work of art in which creative talent and technical mastery come together to express Speake Marin’s bold and passionate vision of haute horlogerie, where innovation meets savoir-faire.

The uniqueness of the mechanical movement signed by Speake Marin

The SMA05 calibre powering the “Openworked Tourbillon Ultra-Violet”, is part of the collection of mechanical movements developed in-house by Le Cercle Des Horlogers, the Manufacture of Speake Marin. With an automatic winding, it operates at a frequency of 3Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour) and offers a 72-hour power reserve from a single barrel. It is distinguished by its tourbillon mechanism at
1.30 o’clock: an unusual position that stands out as unique in the watchmaking panorama due to the difficulties of avoiding the time-setting module and now a distinctive and recognised feature of the Maison.

It is a flying tourbillon, fixed at only one point, which requires an extremely precise construction to guarantee the perfect balance of the entire device. A construction that allows the non-stop dance of the regulating organ on the dial side to be admired to the full, and also enhances its motion: the tourbillon appears to float in mid-air and performs a complete rotation on its own axis in one minute.

If the tourbillon is an eye-catcher, it is also thanks to its harmonious and well-balanced layout, in which another iconic element of Speake Marin’s mechanical art plays a starring role: the off-centre micro-rotor, perfectly integrated into the volume of the calibre. Crafted from rhodium-plated tungsten, it is positioned symmetrically in relation to the power reserve.

On the rear, the bevelled black rhodium-plated bridges, with their 1.5 mm Côtes de Genève finish, embrace the PVD-coated central bridge, which shows the fascinating motion of the movements’ gears.

Since its first launch in 2020, the Openworked Tourbillon has seen several versions, always produced in limited quantities and immediately becoming the object of desire of the most demanding collectors. The emphasis on the Ultra-Violet shade which highlights this superlative movement, endows this unprecedented interpretation of the Manufacture’s tourbillon with a new personality.

The “Openworked Tourbillon Ultra-Violet” is a limited production of only 5 pieces with a 42 mm case and an additional 4 pieces measuring 38 mm in diameter.

Availability as of 9 April 2024

Suggested retail price: CHF 79 500 (38mm), CHF 79 900 (42mm) excluding taxes

ABOUT SPEAKE MARIN

Speake Marin, Geneva-based independent brand, was founded in 2002 by an English watchmaker and was immediately received with enthusiasm by watch aficionados and collectors. In 2012, the company was acquired by Mme Christelle Rosnoblet, a French entrepreneur with a passion for art and watchmaking, who is now its CEO and President.

The entry of Mme Rosnoblet injects new energy into Speake Marin. Two pillars mark the Maison’s present and future: the in-house manufacture of its calibres and the stylistic renewal according to contemporary trends, without forgetting the main distinctive codes that have been identifying the brand since its establishment.

In 2014, Mme Rosnoblet invested in the prestigious watchmaking atelier ‘Le Cercle des Horlogers’ in La Chaux-de-Fonds, which is Speake Marin’s internal workshop. Later on, Mme Rosnoblet becomes the majority shareholder. It is here that the Maison’s timepieces are designed, produced, tested, decorated and assembled. Thanks to its independence, Speake Marin enjoys the utmost creative freedom which, combined with the expertise of highly qualified master watchmakers, allows it to create unique and inimitable watches featuring a bold and daring design.

To date, Speake Marin has developed 11 in-house calibres and has a production of around 600 timepieces per year.