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Basel 2006 news from Peter Speake-Marin
What I really like about Peter, other than being a really nice guy, is that with just one watch, the Piccadilly, he has managed to create an piece which can be identified immediately as his. Furthermore, as they say "God is in the details" and Peter's work is a succession of small details which build up to timepieces which glow with craftsmanship and quality.
He has a strong design which may not appeal to all but then again there is nothing worse than consensus oriented designs.
This year Peter was presenting quite a few new pieces:
Piccadilly Engraved
2 one off pieces with engraved dials and case done by a Japanese artist, whose work is amazing!
Picadilly Perpetual Calendar, Tourbillon, Minute Repeater
A one off piece which has already been sold. The sound of the repeater was amazingly loud and crisp and this is a watch who will make its owner quite happy 
Piccadilly in 42mm case
I am definately not a fan of anything over 40mm but I have to admit that the 42mm Piccadilly is a winner. Usually the bigger sized model of an existing piece loses the equilibrium of the original smaller case but in this case the new model looks as good if not even better! The piccadilly being a rather thick watch the bigger case gives it better proprtions as does the addition of a bezzel.
Piccadilly Openwork Perpetual Calendar
The day/date/month displays have been opened as to show the gears underneath the dial
Vintage Tourbillon
For me one of the nicest tourbillons on the market! Peter has managed to turn STT's (previously Progress Watch) ugly ducklin into a swan! This new model features an enamel dial placed on a plate with perlage and an engraved back with the double power reserve indication
