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Speake-Marin
Ref. SMRD25
The Phoenix Piccadilly, Unique Piece
An unique pink gold wristwatch with engraved dial and movement, numbered 1 of 1, with guarantee and box
Estimate
$12,000 - 24,000
Sold For
$44,450
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Speake-Marin
Year
2006
Reference No
SMRD25
Case No
No. 1/1
Model Name
The Phoenix Piccadilly, Unique Piece
Material
18K pink gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. FW2012, 25 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Alligator
Clasp/Buckle
18K pink gold Speake-Marin pin buckle
Dimensions
38mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
Accessories
Accompanied by Speake-Marin certificate of origin and guarantee dated June 28th, 2006 confirming this example as the only piece to be made, watchmaking certificate, original sales receipt and invoice, polishing cloth, fitted presentation box, and outer box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
• Peter Speake-Marin founded his watch brand, Speake-Marin, in 2002, specializing in time-only and complicated watches featuring rare and unique dials that combine traditional English and Swiss watchmaking. The Piccadilly was the first model to be offered by the brand. Today, Speake-Marin is an established independent Swiss brand under new ownership since 2012, manufacturing bold, modern timepieces with impeccable craftsmanship.
• The result of the entrepreneurial spirit of a young Japanese engraver, the artist behind the dial and movement of the present “Phoenix” remains unnamed to all except the watchmaker. The young engraver wished to make a dial for the Piccadilly – one that was representative of his own style. The dial features a floral interpretation of a phoenix, the mythical bird that perpetually regenerates, and has a single diamond inset.
• The FW2012 automatic movement also features complementary engraving, with a stylized phoenix feather and floral whorls.
• Numbered 1 of 1 and in crisp overall condition, with hardly any signs of wear, from a prominent collector of independent wristwatches.
• The result of the entrepreneurial spirit of a young Japanese engraver, the artist behind the dial and movement of the present “Phoenix” remains unnamed to all except the watchmaker. The young engraver wished to make a dial for the Piccadilly – one that was representative of his own style. The dial features a floral interpretation of a phoenix, the mythical bird that perpetually regenerates, and has a single diamond inset.
• The FW2012 automatic movement also features complementary engraving, with a stylized phoenix feather and floral whorls.
• Numbered 1 of 1 and in crisp overall condition, with hardly any signs of wear, from a prominent collector of independent wristwatches.