Roger W. Smith
Roger W. Smith OBE is recognised as one of the greatest watchmakers of the modern era. The only apprentice and collaborator of the late Dr. George Daniels, they worked on a number of projects together, from the Millennium series to tourbillon wristwatches. Roger W. Smith has since become the flag bearer for English watchmaking, building on the work of his mentor, but also on past luminaries like Tompion, Graham, and Arnold.
Roger W. Smith
Roger W. Smith OBE is recognised as one of the greatest watchmakers of the modern era. The only apprentice and collaborator of the late Dr. George Daniels, they worked on a number of projects together, from the Millennium series to tourbillon wristwatches. Roger W. Smith has since become the flag bearer for English watchmaking, building on the work of his mentor, but also on past luminaries like Tompion, Graham, and Arnold.
Collectables For The Home
Curated by our team to complement the season, discover nine remarkable collectables to welcome into your home…
How Five Collectors Under-30 Approach Watches
Pretty far removed from the stereotype of impulsive and conspicuous consumers, we spoke with the younger generation about their collecting habits, philosophies and desires to see how they're evolving the hobby on their journey to becoming pillars in the online watch community.
Some were pragmatic in their values whereas others endorsed a more cerebral approach; one or two even held charmingly old-fashioned notions about the romance of mechanical watchmaking.