Speake-Marin Classic HMS

Speake-Marin goes back to the future with Classic HMS
With Classic HMS – Hours, Minutes and Seconds – Peter Speake-Marin has reinterpreted his very first ‘Piccadilly’ design to create a contemporary timepiece exuding elegant simplicity.

The multi-layered dial of Classic HMS is either silvered with a fine guilloche in the centre and circular grained outer ring, or white-lacquered, setting off the central, sculptured, blued-steel hands and bold Roman numerals. A refined 38mm or 42mm Piccadilly case in stainless steel or 18K red gold houses the automatic winding Eros 2 calibre with long, five-day power reserve.

Speake-Marin founder Peter Speake-Marin says: “The notions of rediscovery and reinterpretation have been central to Speake-Marin’s rebirth and these themes were at the forefront of my mind when I designed the Classic HMS.
“I wanted to revisit an early design that was quintessentially Speake-Marin, a model that was instrumental in developing the Speake-Marin collection. So I selected a timepiece from the Classic collection that I first presented in 2002, one which takes many of its cues from the first ever piece to bear the Speake-Marin name, the Foundation Watch.
“Drawing on the design of this early Piccadilly, I started imagining the Classic HMS and I am now delighted to present the finished piece.”

Silvered dial with resplendent hand-finishes – or in pure, white lacquer
Classic HMS indicates the essential information needed to know the time – Hours, Minutes and Seconds – providing a horological purity that is complemented by the elegance of a remarkable, multi- layered dial, available in two options.
The silvered dial features a raised outer ring that has been circular grained by hand. The smooth, flowing effect afforded by this superlative fine finish contrasts superbly with the lowered centre’s fine, spiral guilloche that catches the light and brings the face of the timepiece spectacularly to life. The white-lacquered version is pure and bright, featuring the same multi-layering that creates an eye- catching dial profile.

Foundation hands and large Roman numerals
The central heat-blued hands are the same style as Peter Speake-Marin’s ‘Foundation Watch’ and add to the unique aesthetics that make a Speake-Marin timepiece so originally distinctive. A small topping tool icon below the centre of the dial towards 6 o’clock adds a visual reference to the brand’s collection and reinforces Classic HMS’s identity as one of Speake-Marin’s acclaimed creations.
The sides of the highly legible Roman numerals taper towards the centre and follow the line of the hands. This subtle but significant detail endows the dial with a dynamic, contemporary feel.