SalonQP Photo Diary – Part 5

 
I know we said we said this will be the last one but looking at the memory card it may drag over into two more articles, I’m sure you don’t mind being exposed to more photo’s of some lovely watches a little more.

So what have we install for you today from our adventures at SalonQP, well we have Speake Marin, maybe a little Jaeger-LeCoultre with Aston Martin thrown in for goos measure and some Arnold and Sons too…

So lets start with our very own British Speake Marin, yes we know Peter Speake-Marin is now firmly based in Switzerland but he is a native Englishman who begun his journey through to master watchmaker in London, lets start off with the Speake Marin Resilience and straight off with a wrist shot, shame this was not on my own wrist but that of Speake Marine representative at SalonQP, hey he had a nice cuff whereas I was a bit rough and ready

The Resilience is a really nice classic clean dial timepiece which has the Eros 2 movement all within the Speake Marin Piccadilly Case.

I was pleasantly surprised by the actual fit of the piccadily case on the wrist with the extended lugs it just seems really long, but its not and fits very very well, I also like the crown again didn’t think I would but it is a nice crown. So we had to get a better snap of it below

Now to the caseback and movement of the Speak Marin Resilience, as we said the case is the Piccadilly and that is clearly engraved on the caseback

As we where at the Speake Marin Stand at SalonQP it would be a diservice not to get to grips with the Spirit Mark II and also the Serpent Calender timepieces, firstly the Serpent Calender on the wrist

and now to the Spirit Mark II one of Peter’s most affordable models

Moving on from Speake Marin even if we don’t want to I’m sure we should, let’s go onto  Jaeger-LeCoultre and their Aston Martin Collaboration timepieces and let us begin with the AMVOX 07 which was unveiled at the show on day 1 of SalonQP, literarily as we walked in to the event…

It’s a shame that when we managed to get to JLC stand we did not manage to get the AMVOX07 hands on, not sure if anyone did… so here are the best shots we got of the Aston Martin Related Watches this is the AMVOX 07

And the AMVOX 05

Here are some more shots of the Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX range

As Jaeger-LeCoultre had many stands in and around SalonQP, well we say many they had the Aston Martin AMVOX Launch stand and another large watchmaking masterclass stand too, the AMVOX stand was dedicated to this range and had a variety of Aston Martin parts dotted around as seen below

and now to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Watchmaking masterclass and main stand, this should give you a feel as to how influential JLC was at the event

Well that’s our Jaeger-LeCoultre experience at SalonQP and before we sign off for today we thought we would show you some of the Arnold and Son timepieces on show at SalonQP 2012 too, a brand with some extensive heritage dating back to the 1700’s

We had a lovely chat with Alan from Nuval, who are the distributors for Arnold and Sons in the UK about the brands heritage and it’s links to royalty in the past, and moreso its Swiss base and manufacture and got to see some of the pieces first hand. Like this Arnold and Son TBR in Stainless Steel

and this Arnold and Son DBG

Maybe just one more from Arnold and Son with the DBG Rose Gold

I think we have had our fill for today, but we have just one more for you tomorrow which will have some more Schofield Watch Company, a bit of Corum maybe some more Bremont Watch comanpy Victory Watch and definately some Giuliano Mazzuoli which we like the idea behind the watches very much based on everyday motoring objects and dials.

Hope to see you all tomorrow.

SalonQP 2012 – Best of British

Following on from our Series of SalonQP related posts and Press Releases, we have taken the liberty to introduce you to some of the British watchmakers who will be present at this Fine Watch Event. We have seen an emergence or should we say a re-emergence of British watch making talent in recent years and this is highlighted at the key event of the UK calender in the watch world SalonQP 2012.

In respect “Swiss made” hasn’t always been the de facto mark of watchmaking quality. Many of the most significant advances in horology were made in London, not the Alps. It is fitting then, in this year of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and London’s Olympic glory, that visitors to SalonQP will witness the continuing revival of British watch and clock making.

Last year at SalonQp 2011 we saw Bremont steal the show with  a little help from Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, who collaborated with them for a limited edition marine chronometer, we also had the launch of the Schofield Watch Company with Giles Ellis and his Signalman GMT timepieces and both these British brands are back this year.

We have another British watch brand launching at SalonQP 2012 with Meridian Watches.. they have kept the final product undercover and your first chance to catch a glimpse of this new handmade British Timepiece will be at SalonQP.

This British Re-emergence is led by the Bremont brothers Giles and Nick English, the roster also includes Speake-Marin, Thomas Mercer, Graham London, Robert Loomes & Co., Schofield and Meridian, who will launch at SalonQP 2012. Not a bad list we think.

Bremont has been busier than ever, in 2012 the brand opened its first boutique in London and completed The Victory Watch, including wood and copper from HMS Victory, whose refurbishment is supported by proceeds from the watch’s sale. The Victory will be exhibited at the show alongside Lord Nelson’s Pocket Watch.

English watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin, takes a sentimental approach and uses emotional inspiration for his elegant and highly personal pieces; from the original The Piccadilly to his latest Spirit watch, whose conception came from his own hardship. Discrete luxury – bashfully British.

Robert Loomes & Co.’s Robin watch is British through and through. At its heart is a 1950’s English movement, whilst on show is a strap cut from a herd living 10 miles away from the watchmakers’ Stamford workshop and sapphires cut and polished by the brand itself. An extraordinary effort, resulting in a beautiful clear-faced dial that hides the years of perseverance. Watch geeks can (and will) pick the piece apart, but won’t find a foreign accent lurking anywhere.

Having launched to fanfare at last year’s SalonQP, the Sussex-based Schofield return in 2012. Founder Giles Ellis says his watches are a “testament to great British engineering”. Ellis is quietly proud of the oh-so-English eccentricity and individuality that courses through him and into his brand. The pieces’ impeccable timing and precision ensure the brand’s endurance.

Launching brand, Meridian, are keeping its cards close to their chest – with elusive stories of military commissions the only thing to escape from its workshop. The brand’s ‘handmade in Britain’ debut will be presented at the Saatchi Gallery in November at SalonQP.

Master Horologist George Daniels CBE, MBE, creator of the revolutionary co-axial escapement, was regularly described as ‘The Greatest Living Watchmaker’. SalonQP was honoured by his participation in 2010 and this year is privileged to host the preview screening of a film devoted to him, ‘The Watchmakers’ Apprentice’. This heartfelt tribute to the man and his legacy, completed in the year since his passing, explores the professional and personal friendship between Daniels and his only student, Roger Smith, who will introduce the documentary at SalonQP. There will be a few chances during the event to catch a viewing of the Documentary as demand has called for additional showing throughout the show.

SalonQP presents the best from the world of watchmaking right here in the UK and is fantastically proud to showcase the best of UK watch making right back to the world.

Please join us at the Saatchi Gallery in London 8–10 November to fly your flags (whichsoever they might be)!

And on that note about joining all the above at SalonQP, we have a special surprise, the guys and girls at Schofield Watch Company have made it possibly to offer one lucky reader of The Watch Review Site and a guest the opportunity to attend the show on Saturday 10th November 2012, along with attending the ‘Designing in Circles’ Talk by Giles Ellis and a chance to get up close and personal with the Signalman GMT. All you have to do for the opportunity to win this prize is enter your name, email address and phone number on the following page /schofield-watch-company-salonqp-2012-competition-entry/.

The winner will be notified on Friday 9th November 2012 at 10.00am by telephone and or email and your tickets will be waiting for you at the Saatchi Gallery on Saturday, all we ask is that you are able to travel to The Saatchi Gallery in London on Saturday for the show.4

So to recap you can win 2 tickets to SalonQP 2012 for Saturday 10th November 2012, attendance at Talk by Giles Ellis ‘Designing in Circles’ and a Hands on Experience with the Signalman GMT PR in the company of Giles or one of his team.

For your chance to win click here. Good Luck.

We just like to thank Giles and Schofield Watch Company for this chance to get one of our readers and a guest to SalonQP on Saturday.