Speake-Marin timepieces are developed, assembled and controlled in a fine watchmaking workshop called “Le Cercle des Horlogers” (CDH), which is based in the Neuchâtel area, Switzerland.
Mrs Christelle Rosnoblet, Speake-Marin CEO and Owner, started to invest in “Le Cercle des Horlogers” (CDH) in 2014, which is specialized in Haute Horlogerie movement research & development.
The objective was then to acquire the resources to control the development of all Speake-Marin watches, and consequently to:
- Be independent in terms of movements sourcing
- Define the SPM movement quality standard
- Fully execute SPM creativity.
In 2020, Mrs Christelle Rosnoblet became the main shareholder of Le Cercle des Horlogers, which gives Speake-Marin access to a first-class fine watchmaking workshop in terms of movement creations and watch production tool.
Le Cercle des Horlogers counts indeed a wide team of engineers, designers and watchmakers who are able to create a watch from A to Z. The location is essential as the workshop relies on a large network of fine watchmaking experts and suppliers nearby.
As of today, no less than eight Speake-Marin movements have been designed and developed for Speake-Marin at Le Cercle des Horlogers: SMAHH03, SMA01, SMA02, SMA03, SMA03-MP, SMA05, SMAHH02, SMAHH06.
Speake-Marin also has its own creation studio based in Geneva, which cooperates closely with the CDH development team on every single creation: dial, case or movement.
In 2012, Speake-Marin initiated a movement strategy to fully develop and assemble in-house movements within its atelier in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland.
This new strategy gave birth to the SMA collection, which includes openworked, closed dials and haute horlogerie movements.
The entire SMA (Speake-Marin Automatic) collection with 4HZ or 3HZ movements has an integrated micro-rotor and a strong element positioned at 1:30: a small second counter, date, or even a flying tourbillon. The objective was to enhance a function at 1:30, which remains easily legible even when you wear a jacket.
Position a strong element at 1:30 meets Speake-Marin’s objective to break away from the traditional watchmaking codes. It is actually a real constraint in term of movement development to position a function at 1:30 since it has to go through the time setting module.
Some Speake-Marin engraved designs involve such an astonishing level of detail that is impossible to achieve them by human hand. In such cases, Speake-Marin harnesses some of the latest technologies, including extremely innovative chemical etching processes, to create amazingly intricate motifs.
The dials, movements and cases of Speake-Marin timepieces feature some of the most stunning hand-engraving ever seen in watchmaking – intricate patterns, detailed depictions and sublime finishing that catch the eye and take the breath away in equal measure.
Some Speake-Marin engraved designs involve such an astonishing level of detail that is impossible to achieve them by human hand. In such cases, Speake-Marin harnesses some of the latest technologies, including extremely innovative chemical etching processes, to create amazingly intricate motifs.
The dials, movements and cases of Speake-Marin timepieces feature some of the most stunning hand-engraving ever seen in watchmaking – intricate patterns, detailed depictions and sublime finishing that catch the eye and take the breath away in equal measure.
