The World Of Independent Watch Makers. After I (Meehna) posted an article on Roger Smith, I got several requests for an article on "independents. " By popular demand, here it is: An independent watchmaker brand is not an easy concept to define because there are so many shades of gray when trying to define it. There are lots of brands that are considered independent, but for the purposes of this article, I am referring to brands that have been established by actual watchmakers, who themselves more or less make the watches.
Moreover, the watchmakers under discussion have the skills to not only work on the most complicated of movements, such as tourbillons and minute repeaters, they are the creative force behind their companies. They have the ability to design and build a watch from the ground up, in most cases manufacturing their own movements or the majority of the parts contained therein. Independents are an important part of the horologic landscape. The below list is by no means comprehensive. Lange & Heyne F.P. Laurent Ferrier. Tempered | Artisan Watchmakers. Meeting with renowned Independent Watch Maker, Peter Speake-Marin | Chronometry. On Monday, 13th December, Abel (fellow Malaysia Watch Forum member) and I had the good fortune to meet with renowned independent watch maker, Peter Speake-Marin (Thanks to Abel for making the arrangement).
The meeting took place at Khronos Unique Horlogerie Boutique (Adorn Floor, Starhill Gallery). Khronos, which is part of Luxury Concepts, is representing the Speake-Marin brand in Malaysia. Despite his extremely tight schedule (He was due to fly off later that evening) Peter was really kind to share his passion for watchmaking and his insights into the watchmaking industry. He also took the time to walk us through some of the very unique and exclusive timepieces that he had brought for “A Journey Through Time IV”.
We also learnt that one of his latest creations, the Marine 2 “Thalassa” received the YTL Spirit of Classical Art Award during the event finale. A big congratulations to Peter Speake-Marin. Below are some photos taken during the meeting. Welcome - Independent in Time. 競潛(aquaracer)系列 Ladies 鑲鑽錶盤及錶圈 32毫米 白色貝母 精鋼 bracelet | TAG Heuer. CAS2111.FC6292. Writing Instruments | Sheaffer® Intensity® Writing Instruments | Sheaffer® Agio® Collection. 百利金 PELIKAN 4001 墨水 62.5毫升 土耳其蓝 天蓝色-办公用品-卓越亚马逊. Waterman 威迪文 远景丽雅黑白夹墨水笔-办公用品-卓越亚马逊. Seamaster Aqua Terra Automatic - Steel on leather strap - 231.18.34.20.55.001. Description This classic yet robust timepiece represents a tribute to OMEGA’s rich maritime heritage.
The dramatic and easily-recognisable dial design of the OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M collection recalls the wooden decks of luxury sailboats. This model features a white mother-of-pearl dial decorated with diamond-set indexes, the Teak Concept pattern and a date window at the 3 o’clock position. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects this unique dial. The diamond-set bezel is mounted on a 34 mm stainless steel case on a white leather strap. This certified chronometer is powered by the OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 8520 which can be seen through the transparent caseback. Sintra - Unique high-tech ceramic watch. Sintra - Unique high-tech ceramic watch. 5827BB/12/9Z8 / Marine / By collection / Timepieces / COLLECTIONS / Breguet: Swiss Luxury Watches - Haute Horlogerie - Prestige Horlogy - Breguet.
8967ST/58/986 / Reine de Naples / By collection / Timepieces / COLLECTIONS / Breguet: Swiss Luxury Watches - Haute Horlogerie - Prestige Horlogy - Breguet. 5480BB/12/996 / Héritage / By collection / Timepieces / COLLECTIONS / Breguet: Swiss Luxury Watches - Haute Horlogerie - Prestige Horlogy - Breguet.