Peter Speake-Marin: The New Thalassa
It is rare for one man to design every component of a watch's case, dial and movement. Peter Speake-Marin’s new Thalassa is such a watch. The harmonious design incorporates Peter's trademark elements, and so is instantly recognizable as his. The blued�\steel of the outer dial, hands and seconds wheel create a nautical ambiance which inspired the name Thalassa , a sea goddess from Greek mythology and the personification of the Mediterranean Sea. The case is Peter's iconic Piccadilly design, rendered in 18K white gold. The basic shape was inspired by the cases used to house prototype movements Peter worked with early in his career. The name Piccadilly honors the formative years Peter spent working in restoration at Somlo Antiques in Piccadilly, London. The lugs assure a solid connection to the case, with a screwed solid stainless steel bar attaching the strap to the lugs.You may enlarge the images with a click.Inside resides the star of the show, Peter's calibre SM2m manual�\win

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