The New Speake Marin Ripples Portobello, Inspired by London’s Colourful District
Speake Marin has introduced the Ripples Portobello, a luxury watch featuring a lavender-tinted lacquer dial and a complex stainless steel case. The timepiece is powered by the proprietary SMA03-T automatic movement with a micro-rotor design.
Why it matters
This release highlights the ongoing trend of high-end watchmakers blending traditional horological craftsmanship with modern, color-focused aesthetic design.
The La City case remains unchanged . Conceived by Stéphane Lacroix and composed of 40 parts, its complex shape combines a rounded square profile with a circular dial opening. Crafted from stainless steel, it measures 40.3mm in diameter and 9.2mm thick. Satin-brushed surfaces contrast with polished bevels and profiles, while the prominent crown guards almost entirely enclose the screw-down crown. Sapphire crystals are fitted front and back, and the watch is water-resistant to 50m.
The brass dial starts with a silver-toned base and receives the collection’s signature 12 horizontal ripples, engraved into the surface and satin-finished by hand. A translucent lavender-tinted lacquer is then applied, allowing the tone to shift from pale and luminous to a deeper purple depending on the light.
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