Thanks for the report Ken. Peter is one of the

Oct 02, 2014,12:25 PM
 

most talented watchmakers I know and he is also a great guy. I think the Final Word page you put in the article gives one a glimpse of the Man Peter is and the truly remarkable watches show his talent as a watchmaker. The humor, passion for life and brilliant wit he shares must be experienced in person.

I am delighted to call him Friend.

Best to all,
Tim 

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Speaking with Peter Speake-Marin

 
 By: KIH : October 2nd, 2014-02:51
First, to be honest, I was surprised to see him in suit and tie. My complacent impression of him through all these years was: T-shirt, Jeans, a bit punk and a bit difficult person (sorry!). I don't know why, but I just had that "image" about him for such ...  

Thanks for the report Ken. Peter is one of the

 
 By: timerider : October 2nd, 2014-12:25
most talented watchmakers I know and he is also a great guy. I think the Final Word page you put in the article gives one a glimpse of the Man Peter is and the truly remarkable watches show his talent as a watchmaker. The humor, passion for life and brill... 

thanks for the interview, Ken. (nt)

 
 By: Ronald Held : October 2nd, 2014-14:11
NT

Picture of a watchmaker on tour

 
 By: cshimokita : October 2nd, 2014-15:17
True to the spirit of the "Triad", we shared a full ninety minutes of shop talk. I enjoyed the personal tour through the oversize book, the contents were remarkable... including the very well done photography. I picked up on a point when Peter Speake-Mari...  

I first met him in 2004 and a few occasions subsequently

 
 By: lhk1 : October 2nd, 2014-15:46
He is one of the most friendly independent watchmakers cum businessman I have met. Regards Ling

Really nice report Ken

 
 By: andrewluff : October 3rd, 2014-06:27
Its already been said, but Peter is a really nice guy and I am surprised that you got this feeling, maybe you met him on a bad day as he has a good sense of humour. His watchmaking is second to none and attention to detail is amazing... oh then there is t...