Speake Marin The Spirit Wing Commander 20002-54

The Speake-Marin “The Spirit Wing Commander” PIC.20002-54 is a striking blend of avant-garde aesthetics and functional instrument design. Housed in a 42 mm grade-5 titanium case (approx. 14 mm thick) with screw-in lugs and a fluted crown slightly recessed into the case band, the watch maintains a rugged yet sophisticated presence. The matte black dial is richly textured and layered in three dimensions, with oversized Roman numerals (notably III and VI), spade-shaped “Foundation” hands coated in white SuperLumiNova, and a contrasting orange “topping tool” seconds disc (a signature Speake-Marin motif) that passes a vertical luminous index as it rotates. At 12 o’clock sits a bold big date window, and at 6 o’clock a curved power reserve indicator doubles as a “fuel gauge,” transitioning in color cues as the reserve winds down.

Inside the Wing Commander beats the in-house Calibre Timeless 1024, an automatic movement running at 28,800 vph and offering about 48 hours of power reserve. The solid caseback is engraved with Speake-Marin’s rallying motto “Fight, Love & Persevere,” paying tribute to the “Spirit” collection’s ethos. With water resistance to 30 m (so best treated as a dressy sport piece, rather than a diver), the watch is typically offered on a black calf leather strap (often with orange stitching to echo the dial accent), securing via a titanium pin buckle. The Wing Commander projects a bold, instrument-style character, perfectly suited for someone who wants a timepiece that is visually distinctive, mechanically capable, and imbued with storytelling flair.

Reference: 20002-54

MSRP: $9500

Dated: 2017

Bracelet: Black Leather Strap

Case: 42mm x 14mm thickness - Titanium

Dial: Matte Back Resin Base Dial With White And Orange Elements Coated With Super-LumiNova®

Movement: Timeless 1024, Hand-Finished - Automatic

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Rotating (Inspired By ‘Topping Tool)Seconds Disc, Date, Power Reserve

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Case has light little to no wear. Strap has minimal creasing and no extra wear. Dial, hands, and crystal have no wear.

Founded in 2002 by British watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin, Speake-Marin set out to craft “Belle Horlogerie” — beautiful timepieces rooted in classical artistry but imbued with personal flair. His first wristwatch was the Piccadilly, with its signature pleated crown, screwed lugs, and “Foundation” hands — design cues that continue to define the brand’s aesthetic. Over time Speake-Marin expanded into complications (tourbillons, minute repeaters, openworked pieces) while remaining committed to hand-finishing, enamel dials, skeletonization, and personal touches that distinguish each timepiece.

In 2012, entrepreneur Christelle Rosnoblet assumed leadership, ushering in a renewed focus on in-house movement development, vertical integration, and creative evolution. Speake-Marin now operates under the atelier Le Cercle des Horlogers, combining traditional artisanal craft with contemporary engineering.The brand continues to release limited editions and signature collections like Ripples, Openworked, and Haute Horlogerie models, marrying bold dial architecture with a strong sense of identity — appealing to enthusiasts who seek both visual character and mechanical integrity.