Speake Marin ACADEMIC BLACK TIE

GALA ATTIRE REQUIREDLooking for a one-of-a-kind timepiece to go with your favorite tuxedo? Well, the brand has just rolled out its British DNA in a daring design boasting ever-so exquisite finery.You're invited to a do that says the dress code's Black Tie. Basically, this means you'll need to wear a cocktail-formal outfit to this high-society gathering. And, there's no better way to set it off than with can't-do-without perfect accessories: a bow tie, cufflinks, and of course a watch. Black is an essential must, given its natural elegance. So, the grade 5 titanium-crafted Piccadilly case, redesigned in 2017 by watchmaker-designer Eric Giroud, will definitely go with your tux. This polished piece from the One & Two collection stands out with its black-lacquered dial featuring four XL-sized Roman numerals. Although they seem somewhat discreet during the day, they flaunt their real personality at night thanks to high-intensity luminescent Bilight? paint. As Speake Marin wishes to delight women and men alike, it proposes its Academic Black Tie model in two diameters, 38 and 42 mm.Unusual hour and minute hands, along with a small seconds offset at 1:30, come into play in this alluring scenography, encircled by a gray-hued minute tracker interspersed with dashes of orange. Everything's driven precisely by the SMA03 caliber equipped with a micro-rotor. This selfwinding movement delivers a power reserve of some 52 hours. And, to underscore perfect style, the Academic Black Tie watches are complemented by a comfortable dial-matching strap, fashioned in leather attached by a folding clasp.