WatchTime New York 2023 begins today at the iconic Gotham Hall in Manhattan until October 22nd. This edition of this collectors’ event will feature hands-on exhibitions from more than thirty-five remarkable brands, engaging industry panels, and captivating discussions about the latest trends in high-end horology. Among them is the Geneva based independent brand Speake-Marin which has just unveiled its classic One & Two Openworked in two new intriguing executions that once again highlight the brand’s prowess in sophisticated mechanics and superb craftsmanship.

The Openworked Sandblasted Titanium and Openworked Sandblasted Red Gold are both presented in Speake-Marin’s hallmark Picadilly cases with four bold lugs and screws and available with diameters of 38mm and 42mm.
The watch dials of these time-only models stand out with their captivating surfaces crafted using a sandblasting technique. This method imparts a textured, grainy finish that, though consistently textured, exudes a rugged and exceedingly elegant appearance. This unique decoration plays with light, creating a mesmerizing interplay that is accentuated by the watch case material.

The finishing on the visible movement components underneath serves to underscore the intricate decoration complexity of the timepiece. Adding a touch of modernity, the minute indications and the small seconds counter, located at 1:30, are applied using an innovative 3D technique. For both legib...