DKSH signs distribution agreement with the Swiss watch brand Speake-Marin for Japan

DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods partners with Speake-Marin, a Swiss watch brand, to exclusively supply, market, sell and distribute its timepieces in Japan, effective January 1, 2019.

Media Release

Tokyo, Japan, January 22, 2019 – Speake-Marin was founded originally by the English watchmaker, Peter Speake-Marin, in 2002. Since 2015, Speake-Marin builds and assembles all the movements in their own atelier in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The brand's newest timepieces are from the highly sought-after collection “ONE&TWO”.

Speake-Marin's passion for watchmaking can easily be noticed in the intricate finish and the unique design of its timepieces. The design characteristics of Speake-Marin watches include the eye-catching cases, heart-shaped clock hands and open work features. All this is combined with an in-house developed and COSC-certified movement that makes Speake-Marin an interesting choice for the modern collector.

With its longstanding experience and in-depth knowledge in the luxury watch market, DKSH Japan will be offering its full support, reaching from logistics, marketing and sales to after-sales services, to help Speake-Marin drive growth in this important market.

Christelle Rosnoblet, Chief Executive Officer of Speake-Marin SA commented: “Independent Swiss watchmaker Speake-Marin SA is happy to announce its exclusive and strategic partnership with DKSH for the Japanese market. Speake-Marin watches are beautiful examples of Swiss craftsmanship with every watch being edited as a limited edition and using only in-house movements, which make them the perfect offer for Japanese watch enthusiasts.”

Michael Loefflad, Representative Director and President of DKSH Japan, said: “It is our honor to have signed the distribution agreement with an extraordinary brand like Speake-Marin. Their established technology and strong passion for originality are a perfect fit for the demanding Japanese market. I am convinced that our deep capillary distribution network will help them reach the Japanese watch fans.”

For further information, please contact:

DKSH Japan K.K.

Asuka Maki

Manager, Branding & Communications

Phone +81 3 5730 7342

asuka.maki@dksh.com

www.dksh.jp