Speake Marin - watches & reviews

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.

The year 2024 marks another important chapter in the history of the Geneva-based brand: the introduction of the innovative SMA07 skeleton calibre. With an ultra-thin thickness of just 3.25 mm, this is an absolute first. A state-of-the-art calibre with an integrated micro-rotor and a 36,000 vph balance wheel that drives the Ripples Skeleton.

To date, Speake Marin has developed 12 in-house calibres.