My First Grail Watch: Peter Speake-Marin
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch." In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we're talking with Peter Speake-Marin, who started off as a restorer of antique watches, and today is the founder of his own watch brand. ?You'll definitely want to read on about his grail watch. ?Not only does it feature a minute repeater, split-second chronograph?and a tourbillon, it came into being in 1913 at the behest of none other than J.P. Morgan.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Peter Speake-Marin (PSM): My name is Peter Speake-Marin, I am an English watchmaker, working in Switzerland, I began my career as watchmaker 28 years ago. Today I am on the life long journey of developing my own watches and brand.ABTW: When did your fascination with watches start?PSM: During my period in London's Piccadilly when I developed a restoration work

Have yet to taste Audemars but I can say Vacheron tastes very nice.
some special chocolates and they are so good, I almost finished the box today. I expected nothing less from such an amazing brand. i need to taste AP next. i have already made a request.

Two 1968 Omego's
I picked the 1968 Speedmaster up at a market a couple of weeks ago, a nice addition to the collection which sits well with my same year Seamaster

Does Omega Po's usually make a sound ?
Might be a noob question, but it is my first automatic watch.i had it for a year but i hadn't noticed this until now. if u put your ear close to the watch to hear it tick , sometimes you can hear a faint hustling noise, like as if something is scraping gently. i noticed it when i move the watch while next to my ear i can hear it.is this normal ?try it on your PO !

Traveling with multiple watches?
While I appreciate the advice (and have given it) to just take one and wear it, there are times I travel with multiple watches. Despite people saying a Sub dresses up, I disagree. I may want to bring a play at the beach and pool watch, along with a dress up for dinner watch, or perhaps just enjoy variety on a longer trip.For those who travel with multiples, I'm interested in what you do with the one or more you're not wearing.Leave zipped up in a suitcase or travel bag?Squirrel away under clothes in a dresser drawer?Stick in room safe?Give to front desk for safekeeping in a hotel safe?Something else I haven't considered?All my watches are insured, but it would still be a bummer to lose one, have to file police report, etc. I have done versions of all the above, but wonder if there's consensus with others.