{"title":"Roger W. Smith","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-roger-smith%20\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"From the Bench: Roger Smith \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRoger W. Smith OBE\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/george-daniels-millennium-white-gold\"\u003eMillennium series\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/daniels-blue-tourbillon-wristwatch\"\u003etourbillon wristwatches\u003c\/a\u003e. Roger W. Smith has since become \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/watchmaking-journey-roger-w-smith%20\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Watchmaking Journey of Roger W. Smith\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ethe flag bearer for English watchmaking\u003c\/a\u003e, building on the work of his mentor, but also on past luminaries like Tompion, Graham, and Arnold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roger-smith-series-2-no-18-c-rose-gold","title":"Series 2 | No. 18-C | Rose Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rose gold \u003cem\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/em\u003e from 2006 represents a special, early chapter in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-roger-smith\" title=\"Read our interview with Roger in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoger Smith\u003c\/a\u003e’s watchmaking story, as one of the earliest \u003cem\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/em\u003es to be finished (prototypes had been completed earlier the same year). It was the \u003cstrong\u003efirst red gold Series 2 ever made \u003c\/strong\u003e(excluding the prototype kept by the watchmaker), the third ever \u003cem\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/em\u003e red gold watch, only the fourth \u003cem\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/em\u003e to ever be delivered and, altogether, the 13th \u003cem\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/em\u003e watch ever made.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf not rare enough, it also features one of the first examples of Roger's single-wheel \u003cem\u003eCo-Axial Escapement\u003c\/em\u003e. To set it in its wider context, the hand-made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/roger-w-smith\" title=\"Discover our Roger W. Smith watches\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cem\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the smallest \"production watches\" in the world, with fewer than ninety pieces created to date.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe round, rose gold case measures 38 mm in diameter, excluding the fluted crown. It is engraved \"SERIES 2\" and \"No. 18-C” on the reverse, along with the traditional, as well as the maker's own hallmarks The case number was chosen by the original owner, as they're not sequential. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silver, round dial has an outer chapter of engraved, black minute markers, with a trench separating it from a second chapter of hand-engraved, Roman numerals. The centre of the dial occupies yet another, deeper section, with its hand-turned, basket-work pattern. A cartouche at twelve o'clock references \"R. W. SMITH\". Everything is hand-crafted from beginning to end, including the slender, rose gold hour and minute hands, tipped with spades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt ten o'clock is the aperture for the power-reserve indicator, made from silver, adding yet another level of depth to the dial. This understated, yet intuitive display also has a basket-work guilloché pattern, with an engraved chapter on a polished silver strip and rose gold up-and-down hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large, sub-seconds register at six o'clock is decorated by a diamond-guilloché pattern, enclosed within a polished seconds chapter. Drilled dots mark the seconds, centring around a slim, rose gold seconds' hand, counter-balanced at one end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe traditional movement is revealed through the sapphire case-back. Much like the dial, the movement side is equally impressive. This, together with the dominating three-quarter main plate, shows why Roger W. Smith, OBE has become the flag-bearer for British horology. The movement is very-much inspired by the British style of pocket watches of Tompion, Graham and Arnold. It has understated, English frosted finishings in a combination of warm, golden tones, creating a striking backdrop for the blue screws. A raised barrel bridge and balance cock add a revealing depth to the movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, the watch is equipped with arguably the greatest British contribution to watchmaking; the \u003cem\u003eCo-Axial Escapement\u003c\/em\u003e, invented by the late \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/george-daniels\" title=\"View our collection of George Daniels watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeorge Daniels\u003c\/a\u003e. Back in 2006 Roger equipped the watch with his own interpretation of George’s escapement, made by combining two wheels. Later, alongside other refinements, the escapement was updated with \u003cstrong\u003eone of the earliest versions of Roger’s single-wheel design\u003c\/strong\u003e - the first major development of Daniels’ design by Smith. The watch is accompanied by a note from Roger which details that this change, while the original double-wheel escapement is also enclosed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite further refining the escapement since, this early iteration of Roger’s single wheel version marks a key step in his long-standing journey to carry forward Daniels’s legacy. In Roger’s own words,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Horology isn’t about standing still and accepting things as they are. It’s about pushing things forward and making small improvements wherever we can.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/pages\/roger-w-smith-watches-for-sale\" title=\"View our approval of Roger W. Smith as their endorsed pre-owned seller\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexclusively approved\u003c\/a\u003e seller of pre-owned Roger W. Smith watches. Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. Given value, please note that this watch is not subject to our returns policy.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeries II\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emanual-winding hand-made movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ehand-made, power reserve indicator, display back, blue steel hands, Roman numerals, guilloch\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003e dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm 18-carat rose gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/amsterdam-brown-nubuck-watch-strap\" title=\"View our brown Amsterdam nubuck strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmsterdam\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e strap, two brown Roger Smith alligator straps and rose gold tang buckle from Roger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLug\/buckle:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/size-20-x-16\" title=\"View our collection of 20mm straps with 16mm buckles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/16mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYears:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2006 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ebox, original booklet, letter of authenticity from Roger Smith and\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eoriginal double-wheel escapement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis rare, R. W. Smith\u003cem\u003e Series II\u003c\/em\u003e watch in rose gold \u003cspan\u003ecomes as a full-set, with box and papers, testifying to its special origin. \u003c\/span\u003eThis pre-owned watch is in mint condition and has excellent time-keeping. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes \u003cspan\u003ewith a two-year warranty from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Collected Man. \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1119970731,"sku":"WYG R790","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/MicrosoftTeams-image_1_fd751d2b-4924-46be-8fad-75b1aba3754b.jpg?v=1684162066"},{"product_id":"roger-w-smith-series-2-yellow-gold-pre-owned-watch","title":"Series 2 | 03-C | 1st Made | Yellow Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exceptionally rare, hand-made, manual-winding, 18-carat yellow gold Roger W. Smith watch is the first Series 2, ever produced, as confirmed by the watchmaker himself. The watch was completed in October 2006 and was the first of nine watches delivered to clients at the end of 2007. The number on the case-back (No. 3) has no correspondence to the order of production, as clients were simply allowed to chose the numbers engraved. The Series 2 is one of the smallest \"production watches\" in the world, with fewer than seventy examples created to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round, yellow-gold case measures 38 mm in diameter, excluding the fluted crown. The case has sapphire glass on the front and the back. The case-back is engraved with \"SERIES 2\" and \"No. 3-C\", as well as bearing the traditional and maker's own hallmarks. The case has straight lugs with a black alligator strap, supplied by Roger W. Smith. It is debossed with \"R. W. SMITH\" on the lining, just like the 18-carat yellow-gold tang buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver, round dial has an outer chapter of engraved, black minute markers, with a trench separating it from a second chapter of a polished silver circles and black Roman numeral, hour-markers. The centre of the dial occupies yet another, deeper section, with its hand-turned, basket-work pattern. A cartouche at twelve o'clock references \"R. W. SMITH\" in black engraving. All parts are hand-crafted from beginning to end; including the slender, yellow gold hour and minute hands, tipped with spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt ten o'clock is the aperture for the power-reserve indicator, adding yet another level of depth to the dial. This simple, yet eloquent display also has a basket-work guilloché, a white gold hand and an engraved, black up and down chapter, on a polished silver strip. The white gold hand was a bespoke request from the original owner of the watch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large, sub-seconds register is at six o'clock, decorated by a diamond-guilloché pattern and a polished seconds chapter circumnavigating it. Black, engraved dots mark the seconds, centering around a slim, yellow gold seconds' hand, with an elegant a counter-balance at one end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful movement is revealed through the sapphire case-back. The frosted finishing on the plate and the clarity of the movement gives it an understated look. Yet, much like the dial, the movement also shows multiple layers of depth. This, together with the dominating three-quarter main plate, shows what makes Roger W. Smith the flag-bearer of British haute-horology. The movement is very-much inspired by the British style of pocket watches of Tompion, Graham and Arnold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the watch is equipped with arguably the greatest British contribution to watchmaking; the Co-Axial Escapement, invented by the late George Daniels. Outside of Omega S.A, only Roger W. Smith is allowed to use this escapement. The Series 2 was Roger W. Smith's first incorporation of this fantastic escapement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current waiting-list for a new Roger W. Smith Series 2 watch exceeds three years. The watch is in mint condition and has excellent mechanical functionality. The watch comes with it's original Linley box and paperwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe height=\"281\" width=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/158646490\" allowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 2 \/\/ No. 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eGuilloché, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eyellow gold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eblack alligator strap from Roger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Linley wooden box and paperwork from Roger W. Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Roger W. Smith Series II watch comes as a full-set, with box and papers. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a 12-month warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17300499779,"sku":"CON AK YG R","price":120000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger-W-Smith-Series-2-03-C-rare-manual-winding-yellow-gold-preowned-watch-for-sale-WATCH-XCHANGE-LONDON22copy.jpg?v=1684161162"},{"product_id":"buy-roger-smith-series-2-yellow-gold-watch","title":"Series 2 | 07-C | Yellow Gold","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 2 \/\/ No. 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e18-carat yellow gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eCase size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e38 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebrown alligator strap from Roger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eguilloché, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptionally rare and important, hand-made Roger W. Smith watch (number seven) is part of the first batch of nine Series 2s that were completed in 2006 and delivered in November 2007. Designed and made in the Isle of Man, the Series 2 is one of the smallest \"production watches\" in the world, with fewer than seventy examples created over a ten-year period.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the only approved pre-owned retailer for Roger W. Smith in the world, we are very proud to offer this stunning example to the market. Furthermore, with a current waitlist for a new Roger W. Smith watch exceeding three years, this makes for a very rare opportunity to acquire one.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example, in 18-carat yellow gold is in mint condition and has been tested for mechanical functionality. It comes as a full set with its original Linley box and paperwork. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSized at 38mm in diameter, the yellow gold case of this Series 2 features straight lugs and a fluted crown. It has a sub-seconds at 6 o'clock and a power reserve indicator at 10 o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver, round dial has an outer chapter of hand engraved, black minute and Roman numeral hour markers which are filled with black ink. The brushed silver ring which the numerals occupy is fitted into the recesses of the dial creating a great depth to the watch. The sub-seconds and the power reserve indicator similarly utilises this technique. At the centre of the dial is a hand engine turned basket-work pattern, contrasting well with the different angled patterns found the sub-seconds and power reserve indicator. Finishing it off, the slender, yellow gold hour and minute hands are tipped with spades, an aesthetic feature unique to Roger W. Smith. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique to this piece, the original owner requested the chapter for the power reserve indicator to be made in 18 carat gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is quintessentially a British watch, which is never more evident than when turning the watch over. The movement features a three-quarter main plate finished in the English style with frosting and gilding. It is numbered, dated and signed individually.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, the movement uses the co-axial escapement that was invented by the late George Daniels as a lubricant-free and longer lasting alternative to the more traditional Swiss lever escapement. Interestingly, this particular example went back to Roger W. Smith several years ago for an upgrade as the owner requested the existing original two-piece co-axial escapement to be upgraded to Roger's then newly developed single wheel co-axial escapement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find out more from the man himself, watch our most recent interview with Roger W. Smith, where he explains the Series 2 in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Monaco, hand-made watch box featured in our interview with Roger W. Smith is available through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ivarlondon.com\/product\/f1-monaco-watch-box-blue-handcrafted-in-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ivar London Monaco watch box\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eIvar London\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eDelivered November 2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eA+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e12 month full\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eBox:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eoriginal Linley wooden box from Roger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ePaperwork:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eoriginal paperwork from Roger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003enow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eUK Delivery:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efree next day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eOverseas delivery:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003efree 2-3 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eReturns:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/187684231\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29522815107,"sku":"C  YG R296","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger-W-Smith-Series-2-watchxchange-rare-independent-watch3copy.jpg?v=1684162851"},{"product_id":"roger-smith-tourbillon-watch","title":"Grande Date Flying Tourbillon No. 1 | Red Gold","description":"This entirely unique, 42 mm, red-gold, Roger W. Smith, Grande-Date Flying-Tourbillon with guilloché dial, represents a special chapter in British watchmaking, as this is the only flying tourbillon to have ever been designed and made within Great Britain. It is the first of only four, tourbillon wristwatch commissions, ever made by Roger W. Smith. \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each watch was custom-made and completely different, with this example fitted with a panorama date. The Grand Date mechanism was specially designed for just this watch, making it a completely one-off piece. This was the first tourbillon to be commissioned from Roger, started in 2003 and delivered in July, 2010. It was completely designed and made by the watchmaker, as confirmed by the man himself (see interview below to the left).  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The silver, round dial has an outer chapter ring of drilled and inked black minute markers. The hour markers, in the form of black Roman numeral, are featured on a circular grained chapter ring. The centre of the dial occupies yet another, deeper section, with its hand-turned, basket-work pattern. A cartouche at twelve o'clock references \"R. W. SMITH\" in black engraving. All parts are hand-made from beginning to end; including the slender, red gold hour and minute hands, tipped with spades, a design feature unique to Roger W. Smith. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The large, sub-seconds register at six o'clock, is decorated with a diamond-guilloché pattern and a polished seconds chapter circumnavigating it. Black, drilled dots mark the seconds, centring around a slim, red gold seconds’ hand, with an elegant circular counter-balance at the tip. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Between nine and ten o'clock is the aperture for the panorama date, a specific request from the original owner of the watch. It adds yet another level of depth to the dial. This simple, yet impressive display, is framed in red gold and has black engraved numerals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The round, red-gold case measures 42 mm in diameter, excluding the fluted crown, with sapphire glass on the front and back. The edge of the case-back and the movement are engraved with \"TOURBILLON COMMISSION\" and \"No. 1\", as well as bearing the traditional and maker's own hallmarks. The case has straight lugs with a brown alligator strap, supplied by Roger W. Smith. It is debossed with \"R. W. SMITH\" on the lining, just like the 18-carat red-gold tang buckle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This watch is quintessentially British, which is never more evident than when turning it over.  The finishing and movement architecture, are very much inspired by the works of the late George Daniels, Tompion, Graham and Arnold.  The movement features the fully black polished flying tourbillon and a three-quarter main plate finished in the English style with frosting and gilding. All this is revealed through the sapphire case-back. The simple shapes, frosted finishing on the plate, and the clarity of the movement gives it an understated look. However the execution is sharp, especially on the edges and on the polished tourbillon. Much like the dial, the movement also shows multiple layers of depth. An understated, elegant aesthetic married with a fantastically finished, manual-winding movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Finally, the watch is equipped with arguably one of the greatest British contributions to watchmaking; the Co-Axial Escapement, invented by the late George Daniels to whom Roger was an apprentice. The co-axial escapements great accolade is that it is unaffected by the deterioration of an applied lubricant resulting in a significantly extended longer service intervals and higher rate of timekeeping than the more traditional Swiss lever escapement. Outside of Omega S.A, Roger W. Smith is the only other watchmaker to be currently using this escapement. Interestingly, George Daniels himself made one less tourbillon-fitted wristwatch than Roger Smith.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To find out more from the watchmaker himself, watch our most recent interview with Roger W. Smith, where he explains the Grande Date Tourbillon in depth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eGrande Date Flying Tourbillon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003edate, hours, minutes, sub-seconds, tourbillon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003edisplay back, guillochage, hand-made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e18-carat red gold \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e42 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003ebrown alligator strap with rose gold tang buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eJuly 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003eoriginal Linley wooden box from Roger W. Smith and papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis Roger W. Smith watch and comes as a full set, with box and papers. It has recently been serviced by the watchmaker himself. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/205106401\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34528022275,"sku":"CBTRG R343","price":250000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger-Smith-Tourbillon-No1-red-gold-acollectedman00001copy.jpg?v=1684160907"},{"product_id":"buy-roger-smith-series-2-watch","title":"Series 2 | 14-C | Rose Gold","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis exceptionally rare, hand-made, manual-winding, 18-carat rose gold Roger W. Smith watch is one of the smallest \"production watches\" in the world, with fewer than seventy examples created to date. It was delivered in January, 2009.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe round, rose-gold case measures 38 mm in diameter, excluding the fluted crown. The case has sapphire glass on the front and the back. The case-back is engraved with \"SERIES 2\" and \"No. 14-C\", as well as bearing the traditional and maker's own hallmarks. The case has straight lugs with a black alligator strap, supplied by Roger W. Smith. It is debossed with \"R. W. SMITH\" on the lining, just like the 18-carat rose-gold tang buckle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe silver, round dial has an outer chapter of engraved, black minute markers, with a trench separating it from a second chapter of a polished silver circles and black Roman numeral, hour-markers. The centre of the dial occupies yet another, deeper section, with its hand-turned, basket-work pattern. A cartouche at twelve o'clock references \"R. W. SMITH\" in black engraving. All parts are hand-crafted from beginning to end; including the slender, rose gold hour and minute hands, tipped with spades. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAt ten o'clock is the aperture for the power-reserve indicator, adding yet another level of depth to the dial. This simple, yet eloquent display also has a basket-work guilloché, a white gold hand and an engraved, black up and down chapter, on a polished silverstrip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe large, sub-seconds register is at six o'clock, decorated by a diamond-guilloché pattern and a polished seconds chapter circumnavigating it. Black, engraved dots mark the seconds, centering around a slim, rose gold seconds' hand, with an elegant a counter-balance at one end.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe beautiful movement is revealed through the sapphire case-back. The frosted finishing on the plate and the clarity of the movement gives it an understated look. Yet, much like the dial, the movement also shows multiple layers of depth. This, together with the dominating three-quarter main plate, shows what makes Roger W. Smith the flag-bearer of British haute-horology. The movement is very-much inspired by the British style of pocket watches of Tompion, Graham and Arnold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFinally,  the watch is equipped with arguably the greatest British contribution to watchmaking; the Co-Axial Escapement, invented by the late George Daniels. Outside of Omega S.A, only Roger W. Smith is allowed to use this escapement. The Series 2 was Roger W. Smith's first incorporation of this fantastic escapement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/watchxchange.london\/pages\/roger-w-smith\" title=\"Click here to see Roger W. Smith talking about this first Series 2 watch\"\u003eour interview with Roger W. Smith,\u003c\/a\u003e the maker of this unique piece of craftsmanship, where explains the history of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current waiting-list for a new Roger W. Smith Series 2 watch exceeds three years. The watch is in mint condition and has excellent mechanical functionality. The watch comes with it's original Linley box and paperwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSeries 2 No. 14-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emechanical manual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eguilloché, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm 18-carat rose gold \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ealligator strap from Roger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eoriginal Linley wooden box from Roger W. Smith and paperwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis rose gold Roger W. Smith Series 2 watch is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39940284483,"sku":"WRG R354","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/RogerSmith_Series2_CoAxial_RoseGold_38mm_IndependentWatchmaker_ACollectedMan_1_copy.jpg?v=1684162688"},{"product_id":"buy-roger-smith-series2-open-dial-watch","title":"Series 2 Open-dial | 08-OD | White Gold","description":"This brand new, hand-made, open-dial, white gold Roger W. Smith Series 2 is one of the smallest \"production watches\" in the world, with fewer than seventy examples created to date. If not rare enough, only eight open-dial executions have been delivered so far. This piece was completed in August 2017, as confirmed in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/interview-roger-smith\" title=\"Read our latest interview with Roger W. Smith\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elatest interview with the watchmaker\u003c\/a\u003e. This is the first, new open-dial example to be publicly available, anywhere in the world.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe round,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhite-gold case measures 40 mm in diameter, excluding the fluted crown. The case has sapphire glass on the front and back. The case-back is engraved with \"SERIES 2\" and \"No. 08-OD\", as well as bearing the traditional and maker's own hallmarks. The case has straight lugs with a black alligator strap, supplied by Roger W. Smith. It is debossed with \"R. W. SMITH\" on the lining, just like the 18-carat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhite-gold tang buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe open-dial features a thin, outer-chapter of engraved, black minute markers, with every ten seconds, further identified by its corresponding arabic numerals. The dial features english-finished, frosted and gilded plates, gold chatons and flame-coloured  screws. A raised cartouche at twelve o'clock references \"R. W. SMITH\" in black engraving. All parts are hand-crafted from beginning to end; including the slender, purple-flamed gold hour and minute hands, tipped with spades. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt ten o'clock sits a power-reserve indicator. T\u003cspan\u003ehe up\/down hand is made from steel which is flame-blued to a purple hue. The boss and counter balance are black polished. The hanging chapter is made from silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large, sub-seconds register at six o'clock, is detailed through a grained seconds chapter, circumnavigating it. Black, drilled dots mark the seconds, centring around a slim, flame-blued steel seconds' hand, with an elegant counter-balance at one end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beautiful movement is revealed through the sapphire case-back. Much like the dial, the movement also shows multiple layers of depth. This, together with the dominating three-quarter main plate, shows what makes Roger W. Smith the flag-bearer of British haute-horology. The movement is very-much inspired by the British style of pocket watches of Tompion, Graham and Arnold. It has a custom, english, floral-engraving, a raised barrel bridge and balance cock, and again english-finished, frosted and gilded plates. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally,  the watch is equipped with Roger's latest, single-wheel version the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-knowledge-escapements\" title=\"Read about the Co-Axial escapement by George Daniels\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCo-Axial Escapement\u003c\/a\u003e, invented by the late George Daniels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe current waiting-list for a new, open-dial Roger W. Smith Series 2 watch exceeds four years. The watch is brand new and comes in a Linley presentation box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/roger-w-smith\" title=\"View our collection of Roger W. Smith watches for sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSeries 2 No. 08-OD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eHand-made, Mechanical Manual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ePower Reserve, Hours, Minutes, Sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eOpen Dial, Display Back, Blue Steel Hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40 mm 18-carat White Gold \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSapphire Front and Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBlack Alligator Strap from Roger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLinley Wooden Box from Roger W. Smith and Paperwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis brand new, white gold Roger W. Smith Series 2 watch comes with the original manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44221333955,"sku":"WRG R354","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/MicrosoftTeams-image_2_37c8e689-17d8-4962-8178-d9689864aa22.jpg?v=1684162533"},{"product_id":"roger-smith-series-2-platinum-watch","title":"Series 2 Open-dial | 00-OD | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-made, open-dial, platinum Roger W. Smith Series 2 is one of the smallest \"production watches\" in the world, with fewer than seventy examples created to date. If not rare enough, only nine open-dial executions have been delivered so far. This very early example was delivered in 2011 and bears all the characteristics of an early transitional piece, further reinforced by its special numbering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round,\u003cspan\u003e platinum\u003c\/span\u003e case measures 40 mm in diameter, excluding the fluted crown. The case has sapphire glass on the front and back. The case-back is engraved with \"SERIES 2\" and \"No. 00-OD\", as well as bearing the traditional and maker's own hallmarks. The case has straight lugs with a black alligator strap, supplied by Roger W. Smith. It is debossed with \"R. W. SMITH\" on the lining, just like the platinum, tang buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open-dial features an early, thick, outer-chapter of engraved, black minute markers, with every ten seconds, further identified by its corresponding arabic numerals. The dial features english-finished, frosted and gilded plates, gold chatons and flame-coloured  screws. Unusually, rather than a raised cartouche at twelve o'clock referencing \"R. W. SMITH\" in black engraving, the watchmaker's name is engraved on the dial side plate, along with \"No.00-OD\". All parts are hand-crafted from beginning to end; including the slender, purple-flamed gold hour and minute hands, tipped with spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt ten o'clock sits a power-reserve indicator. T\u003cspan\u003ehe up\/down hand is made from steel which is flame-blued to a purple hue. The boss and counter balance are black polished. The hanging chapter is made from silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large, sub-seconds register at six o'clock, is detailed through a grained seconds chapter, circumnavigating it. Black, drilled dots mark the seconds, centring around a slim, flame-blued steel seconds' hand, with an elegant counter-balance at one end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful movement is revealed through the sapphire case-back. Much like the dial, the movement also shows multiple layers of depth. This, together with the dominating three-quarter main plate, shows what makes Roger W. Smith the flag-bearer of British haute-horology. The movement is very-much inspired by the British style of pocket watches of Tompion, Graham and Arnold. It has a custom, english, floral-engraving, a raised barrel bridge and balance cock, and again english-finished, frosted and gilded plates.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally,  the watch is equipped with the first iteration of Roger's modified, single-wheel Co-Axial Escapement, invented by the late George Daniels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our collection of Roger W. Smith watches for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/roger-w-smith\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 2 No. 00-OD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003ehand-made, mechanical manual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eOpen dial, display back, blue steel hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eplatinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eblack alligator strap from Roger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eLinley wooden box from Roger W. Smith and paperwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis very rare, platinum Roger W. Smith Series 2 watch comes with the original manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5188702666783,"sku":"CTDPL R419","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_Smith_Series_2_Open_Dial_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London21copy.jpg?v=1684160361"},{"product_id":"roger-smith-series-2-open-dial-white-gold","title":"Series 2 Open-dial | white gold","description":"This pre-owned, hand-made, open-dial, white gold Roger W. Smith Series 2 is one of the smallest \"production watches\" in the world, with fewer than seventy examples created to date. If not rare enough, less than a dozen open-dial executions have been delivered so far. This piece was delivered in early 2017.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe round,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhite-gold case measures 40 mm in diameter, excluding the fluted crown. The case has sapphire glass on the front and back. The case-back is engraved with \"SERIES 2\" and \"No. 07-OD\", as well as bearing the traditional and maker's own hallmarks. The case has straight lugs with a black alligator strap, supplied by Roger W. Smith. It is debossed with \"R. W. SMITH\" on the lining, just like the 18-carat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhite-gold tang buckle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe open-dial features a thin, outer-chapter of engraved, black minute markers, with every ten seconds, further identified by its corresponding arabic numerals. The dial features english-finished, frosted and gilded plates, gold chatons and flame-coloured  screws. A raised cartouche at twelve o'clock references \"R. W. SMITH\" in black engraving. All parts are hand-crafted from beginning to end; including the slender, purple-flamed gold hour and minute hands, tipped with spades. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt ten o'clock sits a power-reserve indicator. T\u003cspan\u003ehe up\/down hand is made from steel which is flame-blued to a purple hue. The boss and counter balance are black polished. The hanging chapter is made from silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large, sub-seconds register at six o'clock, is detailed through a grained seconds chapter, circumnavigating it. Black, drilled dots mark the seconds, centring around a slim, flame-blued steel seconds' hand, with an elegant counter-balance at one end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beautiful movement is revealed through the sapphire case-back. Much like the dial, the movement also shows multiple layers of depth. This, together with the dominating three-quarter main plate, shows what makes Roger W. Smith the flag-bearer of British haute-horology. The movement is very-much inspired by the British style of pocket watches of Tompion, Graham and Arnold. It has a custom, english, floral-engraving, a raised barrel bridge and balance cock, and again english-finished, frosted and gilded plates. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally,  the watch is equipped with Roger's latest, single-wheel version the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-knowledge-escapements\" title=\"Read about the Co-Axial escapement by George Daniels\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCo-Axial Escapement\u003c\/a\u003e, invented by the late George Daniels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe current waiting-list for a new, open-dial Roger W. Smith Series 2 watch exceeds four years. The watch is like new, having been worn on only two occassions and comes in a Linley presentation box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/roger-w-smith\" title=\"View our collection of Roger W. Smith watches for sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSeries 2 No. 07-OD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eHand-made, Mechanical Manual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ePower Reserve, Hours, Minutes, Sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eOpen Dial, Display Back, Blue Steel Hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e40 mm 18-carat White Gold \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSapphire Front and Back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBlack Alligator Strap from Roger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eLinley Wooden Box from Roger W. Smith and Paperwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis preowned white gold Roger W. Smith Series 2 watch comes with the original manufacturer's warranty, as well as two year warranty from A Collected Man.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5516208996383,"sku":"CDJWG R481","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_Smith_Open_Dial_white_gold_watch_at_A_Collected_Man_London_3818-PART-EDITEDcopy2.jpg?v=1684161490"},{"product_id":"roger-smith-series-2-nr-1","title":"Series 2 | White Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis white gold, 38mm \u003cem\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/em\u003e, represents an early, special chapter in \u003cem\u003eRoger Smith’s\u003c\/em\u003e watchmaking story. As the \u003cem\u003e#1\u003c\/em\u003e of only five \u003cem\u003eEdition 3\u003c\/em\u003es ever made, these were designed (in his words) to be \"\u003cem\u003emy\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eidea of the perfect Series 2\"\u003c\/em\u003e. If not rare enough, it also features one of the first examples of his single wheel, Co-Axial Escapement. You can see Roger introduce the watch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/345050352\" title=\"Roger W Smith | #1 Edition 3 of the Series 2 (white gold)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo set it in its wider context, this hand-made, white gold \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/roger-w-smith\" title=\"View our collection of Roger W. Smith watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/a\u003e Series 2\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the smallest \"production watches\" in the world, with fewer than ninety pieces created to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round, white gold case measures 38 mm in diameter, excluding the fluted crown. The case has sapphire glass on the front and back - engraved \"SERIES 2\" - “EDITION 3” and \"No. 01” on the reverse, along with the traditional and maker's own hallmarks. The case has straight lugs and is fitted with a black alligator strap, supplied by \u003cem\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/em\u003e. It is debossed with \"R. W. SMITH\" on the lining, matching the white gold tang buckle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The silver, round dial has an outer chapter of engraved, black minute markers, with a trench separating it from a second chapter of hand-engraved, Roman numerals. The centre of the dial occupies yet another, deeper section, with its hand-turned, basket-work pattern. A cartouche at twelve o'clock references \"R. W. SMITH\". All parts are hand-crafted from beginning to end, including the slender, blued steel hour and minute hands, tipped with spades. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At ten o'clock is the aperture for the power-reserve indicator, made from silver, adding yet another level of depth to the dial. This understated, yet intuitive display also has a basket-work guilloché pattern, with an engraved chapter on a polished silver strip and blued up-and-down hand. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The large, sub-seconds register at six o'clock is decorated by a diamond-guilloché pattern, enclosed within a polished seconds chapter. Drilled dots mark the seconds, centring around a slim, flame-blued steel seconds' hand, with an elegant counter-balance at one end. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The traditional movement is revealed through the sapphire case-back. Much like the dial, the movement side is equally impressive. This, together with the dominating three-quarter main plate, shows why \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-roger-smith\" title=\"Read our interview with Roger Smith in The Journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, OBE has become the flag-bearer for British horology. The movement is very-much inspired by the British style of pocket watches of \u003cem\u003eTompion\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGraham\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eArnold\u003c\/em\u003e. It has understated, English frosted finishings in a combination of warm, golden tones, creating a striking backdrop for the blue screws. A raised barrel bridge and balance cock add a revealing depth to the movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Finally, the watch is equipped with arguably the greatest British contribution to watchmaking; the Co-Axial Escapement, invented by the late \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/george-daniels\" title=\"View our collection of George Daniels' watches\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeorge Daniels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. It features one of the earliest single-wheel versions of the co-axial - the first major development of Daniels’s design by Smith - which had previously been two wheels combined. Despite having further refined the escapement since, this early iteration of Roger’s single wheel version marks a key step in his long-standing journey to carry forward Daniels’s legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Horology isn’t about standing still and accepting things as they are. It’s about pushing things forward and making small improvements wherever we can.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/pages\/roger-w-smith-watches-for-sale\" title=\"View our approval of Roger W. Smith as their endorsed pre-owned seller\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexclusively approved\u003c\/a\u003e seller of pre-owned\u003cem\u003e Roger W. Smith\u003c\/em\u003e watches. Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. Given value, please note that this watch is not subject to our returns policy.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eSeries II - Edition 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003emanual-winding hand-made movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003ehand-made, power reserve indicator, display back, blue steel hands, Roman numerals, guilloch\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003e dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e38 mm 18-carat white gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eoriginal black strap and white gold tang buckle from \u003cem\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eYears:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2010\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\" style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ebox, letter of authenticity from \u003cem\u003eRoger Smith\u003c\/em\u003e and service box\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis rare, \u003cem\u003eR. W. Smith Series II\u003c\/em\u003e watch in white gold \u003cspan\u003ecomes as a full-set, with box and and a letter from the watchmaker, testifying to its special origin. \u003c\/span\u003eThis pre-owned watch is in mint condition and has excellent time-keeping. It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes with\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ea complimentary service \u003cem\u003eRoger Smith\u003c\/em\u003e within five years (at our expense).\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29227517313107,"sku":"CSRWG R784","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_W_Smith_Series_2_watch_A_Collected_Man26copy.jpg?v=1684232099"},{"product_id":"roger-smith-series-2-2008-yellow-gold","title":"Series 2 | Yellow Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis yellow gold \u003cem\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/em\u003e from 2008 represents a special, early chapter in \u003ca title=\"Read our interview with Roger in The Journal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-roger-smith\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoger Smith\u003c\/a\u003e’s watchmaking story, as one of the earliest \u003cem\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/em\u003es to be finished. \u003cspan\u003eDesigned and made in the Isle of Man, the Series 2 is one of the smallest \"production watches\" in the world, with 62 examples (not including open dials) created to date.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn early Series II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrototypes for the \u003cem\u003eSeries II\u003c\/em\u003e having been completed in 2006, this is one of the earliest Series II watches produced and delivered. The round, yellow gold case measures 38 mm in diameter, excluding the fluted crown. It is engraved \"SERIES 2\" and \"No. XX-C” on the reverse, along with the traditional, as well as the maker's own hallmarks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver, round dial has an outer chapter of engraved, black minute markers, with a trench separating it from a second chapter of hand-engraved, Roman numerals. The center of the dial occupies yet another, deeper section, with its hand-turned, basket-work pattern. A cartouche at twelve o'clock references \"R. W. SMITH\". Everything is hand-crafted from beginning to end, including the slender, yellow gold hour and minute hands, tipped with spades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt ten o'clock is the aperture for the power-reserve indicator, made from silver, adding yet another level of depth to the dial. This understated, yet intuitive display also has a basket-work guilloché pattern, with an engraved chapter on a polished silver strip and yellow gold up-and-down hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large, sub-seconds register at six o'clock is decorated by a diamond-guilloché pattern, enclosed within a polished seconds chapter. Drilled dots mark the seconds, centering around a slim, yellow gold seconds' hand, counter-balanced at one end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eA British Movement \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional movement is revealed through the sapphire case-back. Much like the dial, the movement side is equally impressive. This, together with the dominating three-quarter main plate, shows why Roger W. Smith, OBE has become the flag-bearer for British horology. The movement is very-much inspired by the British style of pocket watches of Tompion, Graham and Arnold. It has understated, English frosted finishings in a combination of warm, golden tones, creating a striking backdrop for the blue screws. A raised barrel bridge and balance cock add a revealing depth to the movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, the watch is equipped with arguably the greatest British contribution to watchmaking; the \u003cem\u003eCo-Axial Escapement\u003c\/em\u003e, invented by the late \u003ca title=\"View our collection of George Daniels watches\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/george-daniels\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeorge Daniels\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003cem\u003eCo-Axial\u003c\/em\u003e was the first practical invention since the lever escapement, created by Thomas Mudge in 1755, thus representing an important advancement in the dynamics of the watch. By re-designing the function of the components during impulse, the \u003cem\u003eCo-Axial escapement operates\u003c\/em\u003e without sliding friction. As a consequence, unlike a conventional watch, the rate is unaffected by the viscosity of lubricants, which can vary constantly with temperature, humidity, and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in 2008, Roger equipped the watch with his own interpretation of George’s escapement, made by combining two wheels. In 2010, he would go on to develop one of the earliest versions of his own single-wheel design - the first major development of Daniels’ design by Smith. This early \u003cem\u003eSeries II\u003c\/em\u003e, therefore, houses Roger Smith's earliest take on the \u003cem\u003eCo-Axial escapement\u003c\/em\u003e, most similar to that developed by Daniels himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Set\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis yellow gold \u003cem\u003eSeries II\u003c\/em\u003e is accompanied by its \u003cspan\u003eoriginal booklet and letter of authenticity from Roger Smith. It comes on one of our \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our light tan Istanbul nubuck strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/istanbul-nubuck-watch-strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003enubuck watch strap, and is also accompanied by a black alligator strap and yellow gold tang buckle from Roger W. Smith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e is the \u003ca title=\"View our approval of Roger W. Smith as their endorsed pre-owned seller\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/pages\/roger-w-smith-watches-for-sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexclusively approved\u003c\/a\u003e seller of pre-owned Roger W. Smith watches. Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeries II\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding hand-made movement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003ehand-made, power reserve indicator, display back, blue steel hands, Roman numerals, guilloch\u003cspan\u003eé\u003c\/span\u003e dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e38 mm 18-carat yellow gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our nubuck Istanbul tan strap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/istanbul-nubuck-watch-strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estrap, a black Roger Smith alligator strap and yellow gold tang buckle from Roger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eLug\/buckle:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our collection of 20mm straps with 16mm buckles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/size-20-x-16\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20\/16mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eYears:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2008\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ebox, original booklet and letter of authenticity from Roger Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis rare, R. W. Smith\u003cem\u003e Series II\u003c\/em\u003e watch in yellow gold \u003cspan\u003ecomes as a full-set, with box and papers, testifying to its special origin. \u003c\/span\u003eThis pre-owned watch has just been fully serviced by Roger W. Smith himself, retaining the original two-wheel escapement.  It is guaranteed for authenticity and comes \u003cspan\u003ewith a two-year warranty from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Collected Man. \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31256926093395,"sku":"WYG R790","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_Smith_Series_2_yellow_gold_A_Collected_Man_London11copy.jpg?v=1684161863"},{"product_id":"roger-smith-open-dial-series-2","title":"Series 2 Open-dial | White Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-made, white gold \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Read our interview with Roger W. Smith in The Journal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/from-the-bench-roger-smith\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eSeries 2 \u003c\/em\u003ewith open dial is one of the smallest \"production watches\" in the world, and also marks an important chapter in the watchmaker's career. Less than a dozen \u003cem\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/em\u003es have been executed with open-dials to date, with the collection having since been given the designation \"\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Roger Smith Series 5\" href=\"https:\/\/rwsmithwatches.com\/watches\/series5-open-dial\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeries 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\". Furthermore, this was the very first watch to house the latest version of Roger's single-wheel \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Read about the Co-Axial escapement by George Daniels\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/blogs\/journal\/the-knowledge-escapements\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCo-Axial Escapement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, building upon the two-piece design originally conceived by the late \u003ca title=\"View our collection of Daniels watches for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/george-daniels\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeorge Daniels\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eRoger W. Smith, OBE\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoger W. Smith OBE is recognised as one of the greatest watchmakers of the modern era. The only watchmaker to work as an apprentice to, and alongside, the late Dr George Daniels, Roger has been producing watches on the \u003cem\u003eIsle of Man\u003c\/em\u003e for nearly two decades. In that time, he has been fine-tuning and perfecting the escapement that Daniels first dreamt of, the \u003cem\u003eCo-Axial\u003c\/em\u003e, using the same principles as his mentor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking in isolation for most of his career, Daniels had taken Smith on as an apprentice, after the promising watchmaker built two pocket watches entirely by hand over the course of several years, with the aim of proving his worth to Daniels. After congratulating Smith on completing this journey, the two watchmakers collaborated on a number projects together, from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/all\/products\/george-daniels-millennium-white-gold\" title=\"View our white gold Millennium\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMillennium\u003c\/em\u003e series\u003c\/a\u003e to a small handful of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/daniels-blue-tourbillon-wristwatch\" title=\"View the George Daniels Blue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etourbillon wristwatches\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoger W. Smith has since become the flag bearer for English watchmaking, building on the work of his mentor, but also on that of those who have come centuries before him, such as Tompion, Graham and Arnold. He was awarded an OBE in June 2018, for his outstanding services to watchmaking. Nowadays, he heads up the only workshop which creates complete watches and movements in the British Isles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePushing forwards the Co-Axial\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCo-Axial\u003c\/em\u003e was devised in the early 1970s and patented in 1980, with its design based on a series of experimental escapements that started in 1969. It was designed to improve the mechanisms’ long term performance by radically changing the nature of its inner workings. This was the first practical invention since the lever escapement, created by Thomas Mudge in 1755, thus representing an important advancement in the dynamics of the watch. By re-designing the function of the components during impulse, the \u003cem\u003eCo-Axial Escapement\u003c\/em\u003e operates without sliding friction. As a consequence, unlike a conventional watch, the rate is unaffected by the viscosity of lubricants, which can vary constantly with temperature, humidity, and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2006, Smith began working on his own interpretation of his mentor's design, culminating in the first significant development of the \u003cem\u003eCo-Axial Escapement\u003c\/em\u003e. He spent years studying ways to improve its efficiency and accuracy. Initially\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecombining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e two wheels, Smith created \u003c\/span\u003ehis first single-wheel design in 2010. Through successive versions, it was discovered that the lighter the escape wheel, the better it performed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original paperwork for this watch, Smith refers to this \u003cem\u003eSeries 2 Open Dial\u003c\/em\u003e as being the first to house his latest, “much lightened” single-wheel escapement, which was first introduced in 2015. Despite further examples having been made since, this first iteration of Roger’s most recent refinement marks another key step in his long-standing journey to carry forward Daniels’ legacy. In Roger’s own words,\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Horology isn’t about standing still and accepting things as they are. It’s about pushing things forward and making small improvements wherever we can.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Design\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Smith's work, and English watchmaking more generally, is usually quite restrained, the open dial of this \u003cem\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/em\u003e puts the watchmaker's craftsmanship on centre stage. The open-dial features a thin, outer-chapter of engraved, black minute markers, with corresponding Roman numerals indicating the hours. The dial features English-style flourishes, with frosted and gilded plates, gold chatons and flame-coloured screws. A raised cartouche at twelve o'clock references \"R. W. SMITH\" in black engraving. All parts are hand-crafted from beginning to end; including the slender, purple-flamed gold hour and minute hands, tipped with spades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt ten o'clock sits a power-reserve indicator. The up\/down hand is made from steel which is flame-blued to a purple hue, while the hanging chapter is made from silver. The large, sub-seconds register placed at six o'clock is enclosed within a grained seconds chapter. Drilled dots mark the seconds, indicated by a slender flame-blued steel seconds' hand, with a traditional counter-balance at one end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe round, white-gold case measures 40 mm in diameter, with a sapphire glass on the front and back. The caseback is engraved with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"SERIES 2\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and the watch's serial number, as well as bearing the traditional and maker's own hallmarks. \u003c\/span\u003eThe beautiful movement is revealed through the sapphire caseback, very-much inspired by the British style of pocket watches of Tompion, Graham and Arnold. Much like the dial, the movement also shows multiple layers of depth. It has a custom, English, floral-engraving, a raised barrel bridge and balance cock and frosted and gilded plates. This, together with the dominating three-quarter main plate, is a testament to Roger W. Smith's commitment to traditional English watchmaking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Set\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis white gold, \u003cem\u003eOpen Dial Series 2\u003c\/em\u003e is accompanied by its original booklet and \u003cem\u003eLinley\u003c\/em\u003e presentation box. It comes on a bespoke \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/zurich\" title=\"Zürich\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eZürich \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003egrained leather watch strap, and is also accompanied by the original black alligator strap and white gold pin buckle from \u003cem\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewings are currently suspended for the time being.\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"View our collection of Roger W. Smith watches for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/roger-w-smith\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cem\u003eOpen Dial \u003c\/em\u003e(now referred to as \"\u003cem\u003eSeries 5\u003c\/em\u003e\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003ehand-made, mechanical manual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003ehours, minutes, sub-seconds, power reserve indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003eopen dial, display back, blued steel hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm 18-carat white gold \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003etaupe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/straps\/products\/zurich\" title=\"Zürich\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eZürich\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e grained leather strap, original alligator strap from Roger W. Smith, white gold buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20px;\" width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLinley\u003c\/em\u003e wooden box from Roger W. Smith \u0026amp; paperwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis white gold, \u003cem\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eSeries 2 Open-Dial\u003c\/em\u003e watch is in excellent condition and has perfect mechanical functionality. It's guaranteed for authenticity and comes with a two-year warranty from \u003cem\u003eA Collected Man\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31380787101779,"sku":"WWG_R1102","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/1990294copy2.jpg?v=1684161284"},{"product_id":"roger-smith-series-1-unique-piece","title":"Series 1, Unique Piece, White Gold, Auction","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a one-of-a-kind Series 1, a rare watch of which only 18 examples exist, with a closed waiting list. The watch features a dial with customisations proposed by A Collected Man, with a view to creating a minimal interpretation of Smith’s immediately recognisable aesthetic. The 38mm case is crafted from white gold and is paired with a silver dial. The Roman numeral hour markers typically found on all Roger W. Smith watches have been replaced by simple baton markers. Twenty per cent of the profits from this sale will be donated to the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Series 1 was created in 2013, the result of popular client enthusiasm for a time-only watch, much like the Roger W. Smith GREAT Britain unique piece, a travelling exhibition watch crafted to showcase the best of British watchmaking around the world. To date, only 18 examples of the Series 1 have been produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this particular example, the round, white gold case measures 38mm across, excluding the fluted crown. It marks a return to a more classical case size, after the 40mm size Roger W. Smith watches have been offered in over the last few years. It wears sapphire crystal on the front and back and the rear of the case bears the engraved hallmarks of the precious metal the case is forged from. The lugs are straight, and the watch comes on a black Saffiano leather strap, supplied by Roger W. Smith. It features a signed tang buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver, round dial, is recognisably one of Smith’s, but with customisations by A Collected Man. The outer chapter has engraved black minute markers. A fluted trench separates it from a second chapter of brushed silver with engraved hour markers. Those familiar with Roger W. Smith will note that the Roman numerals typical of the watchmaker’s dials have been replaced by batons, A Collected Man’s pared back interpretation of the watchmaker’s aesthetic. Further in, the dial is adorned with engine-turned, basket-weave guilloche and at 12 o’clock, a cartouche bears the “R. W. SMITH\" mark, engraved in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt six o’clock is a large, subsidiary-seconds register decorated with diamond guilloche, circled by drilled, black dots marking the seconds. A slim, white gold seconds’ hand, with the signature pronounced counter-balance, traverses the face of the seconds’ register. The white gold hour and minute hands feature spade tips, scalloped by hand, much like the rest of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, seen through the sapphire caseback, is very much of the British school, visually centred around the three-quarter main plate. The finishing, inspired by pocket watches of Tompion, Graham and Arnold, shows why Roger W. Smith is widely regarded as the flag-bearer of British haute horology. It is understated, finished with English frosting in a warm, golden tone, with heat-blued screws and the red of the rubies offering visual contrast. A raised barrel bridge adds a level of depth to the movement. Cartouches with the Roger W. Smith mark, the serial number as well as the triskelion motif of the Isle of Man are on the main plate. Another cartouche bears the numbers 2021, the year the watch was created. The owner of the watch will have the option of replacing this with a cartouche with an engraving of their name or initials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith says, “A Collected Man was looking to do something different. The idea was a very simplistic, stripped back dial. I was a bit doubtful initially. However, as soon as the designs came through, I was very impressed, and I thought it was a good fit with my work.” Silas Walton, the founder of A Collected Man, added, “The goal was to marry our design philosophy, that favours less over more, with Roger’s refined aesthetic. The minimal dial, together with the simplicity of the 38mm white metal, time-only Series 1, perfectly expresses what we at ACM love best about R.W. Smith”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile A Collected Man is the exclusively approved seller of pre-owned Roger W. Smith watches, this one-of-a-kind watch is the culmination of a close relationship with the watchmaker. “The watch is a result of our friendship that has developed over many years. A Collected Man has always been very interested in independent watchmaking and has in part been responsible for the light that has been shone on it today,” says Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf sold within the United Kingdom, this Roger W. Smith Series 1 One-of-a-kind Piece For A Collected Man will be subject to 20% VAT.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith’s single wheel version of Dr George Daniels’ co-axial escapement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eTime only – hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eWhite gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e38mm x 45.7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSapphire front and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eBlack leather Roger W. Smith strap with Roger Smith signed white gold buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e18 x 16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBox \u0026amp; papers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eFull set – box, papers and accompanying materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new, one-of-a-kind Roger W. Smith Series 1, with a dial design customised by A Collected Man, comes as a full set with its box and all requisite paperwork and materials. This watch is covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty. Twenty per cent of the profits from this sale will be donated to the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers and earmarked for its vocational support programmes for horology students.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40384841449555,"sku":"WWG_R920","price":120000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/products\/Series_1_One_of_a_kind_Piece_For_A_Collected_Man_White_Gold_A_Collected_Man_London_WWG_R920_33.jpg?v=1667334942"},{"product_id":"roger-w-smith-steel-series-2-unique","title":"Series 2 | Unique Piece | Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique stainless steel Roger W. Smith Series 2* is an especially early piece that represents a special chapter in the watchmaker's journey, as the only Roger W. Smith watch to have been made from stainless steel. The watch has a number of intriguing characteristics, such as the Mark 1-style case and it being the first Smith watch to feature a \"blue ink\" dial. It also features the first iteration of the Series 2 movement, integrating the original two-wheel version of the Co-Axial escapement. Additionally, the engravings on the dial and movement were applied by one of Britain's last master horological engravers, who also worked on George Daniels' watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique stainless steel Roger W. Smith Series 2 is a watch that marks an intriguing period in Smith's watchmaking career. A very early example from 2007, its early characteristics have made it a particularly sought-after piece from the English watchmaker's oeuvre. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf we first examine the stainless steel case, we see that this was created in the Mark 1 style, which possesses rounded edges and shorter lugs compared to his current pieces and indeed, even with later pieces of the Series 2, which have a slimmer, more curved form. The case is fitted with sapphire glass on the front and back, with the \"SERIES 2\" and \"No. 06-C\" hand engraved on the reverse, along with both traditional and maker's hallmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe dial\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving to the dial, it has an outer chapter of engraved, blue minute markers, which marked Smith's first use of blue ink on his dials. This chapter ring has a trench separating it from a second chapter of a polished silver circle and blue inked Roman numerals. The centre of the dial occupies yet another, deeper section, with its hand-turned, basket-work pattern. All parts are hand-crafted from beginning to end, including the slender, blued steel hour and minute hands, tipped with spades.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA cartouche at twelve o'clock references \"R. W. SMITH\" in blue engraving. The early Series 2 pieces were all hand engraved on both the dial and movement by the celebrated horological engraver Charles Scarr, who also engraved Daniels' watches. Notably, the engravings are done directly on the movement. More recent Smith pieces have integrated the engravings differently, in a demonstration of how the watchmaker's style has evolved through the years.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA silver power reserve aperture can be found at 10 o'clock, and has a hand crafted from white gold, an unusual feature for a Series 2 piece, and features an engraved, blue, up and down chapter on a polished silver strip. This is mirrored by a large, sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock, which has a diamond guilloché pattern, surrounded by a polished seconds chapter ring. Blue, drilled dots mark the seconds, centring around a slim, flame-blued steel seconds' hand, with an elegant counter-balance at one end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe movement\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional movement is revealed through the sapphire case-back, and is very much inspired by the British-style of pocket watches from makers such as Tompion, Graham and Arnold. It has understated, English frosted finishings in a combination of warm, golden tones, creating a striking backdrop for the blue screws. A raised barrel bridge and balance cock add a revealing depth to the movement. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe format of the movement has evolved over time, with this Series 2 marking the earliest form of Smith’s own interpretation of Co-Axial escapement in it’s original form - as conceived by Daniels - combining two wheels. In 2010, Smith completed the developed his own single-wheel design, which was the first major development of Daniels’ escapement. This early Series 2, therefore, houses a version of the Co-Axial most similar to that developed by Daniels himself, only seen in Roger W. Smith watches made prior to 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eIn relation to the collection\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we consider this watch within Smith's overall body of work, these earlier watches form a rich area of study for any Smith collector, showcasing a series of minute variations and transitional characteristics that give a glimpse into Smith's progression as a watchmaker and revealing details only visible to the most discerning collector. Smith has previously mentioned that it is very unlikely that he will ever make another watch in steel, while the Mark 1 case has been completely phased out. All factors which highlight the incredible importance of this watch even within the overall collection of truly exceptional pieces that Smith has made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding with \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCo-Axial escapement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime-only: hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve indicator, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eguilloché dial, blue ink dial, blue steel hands, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003estainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebespoke \u003ca title=\"View our grained leather strap in misty slate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/bangkok-dark-grey-watch-strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003egrained leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e from our own collection, Jean Rousseau colourful Graffiti Collection alligator strap, Roger W. Smith stainless steel pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20 x 18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003edelivered in January 2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Roger W. Smith Series 2 is in very good condition throughout. The case and lugs have light superficial marks consistent with minimal wear over time. Most notably, light marks are found on the bezel between twelve and one o'clock and between the five and six o'clock positions. Light marks are also found at the very end of the lugs, as well as friction marks in between the lugs, likely from contact with the leather strap. The dial hands and movement are free from any signs of imperfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40791262199891,"sku":"CMASS_R1673","price":1000000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_W._Smith_Series_2__stainlesssteel_A_Collected_Man_London_00.jpg?v=1683903590"},{"product_id":"roger-smith-series-2-open-dial-white-gold-1","title":"Series 2 Open Dial | White Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Open Dial Series 2* sits at an intriguing transitional point in the English watchmaker's work. On the one hand, the layout of the watch bears a stronger resemblance to the watches Smith creates today, while on the other, the watch possesses many of the characteristics that more typically belong to earlier Series 2 pieces. Where previous iterations of the Series 2 have been more restrained and traditional, this open-dial version is Smith's compelling attempt at disrupting the buttoned-up image of British watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Open Dial Series 2 sits at an intriguing transitional point in the English watchmaker's work. On the one hand, the layout of the watch bears a stronger resemblance to the watches Smith creates today, while on the other, the watch possesses many of the characteristics that more typically belong to earlier Series 2 pieces. Another point to note is that while some open-dial Series 2 pieces were created, these were then turned into their own Series 5, made under that designation, thus making it rarer to hear of an \"open-dial Series 2\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Co-Axial Escapement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Co-Axial was devised in the early 1970s and patented in 1980, with its design based on a series of experimental escapements that started in 1969. It was designed to improve the mechanisms’ long term performance by radically changing the nature of its inner workings. This was the first practical invention since the lever escapement, created by Thomas Mudge in 1755, thus representing an important advancement in the dynamics of the watch. By re-designing the function of the components during impulse, the Co-Axial Escapement operates without sliding friction. As a consequence, unlike a conventional watch, the rate is unaffected by the viscosity of lubricants, which can vary constantly with temperature, humidity, and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2006, Smith began working on his own interpretation of his mentor's design, culminating in the first significant development of the Co-Axial Escapement. He spent years studying ways to improve its efficiency and accuracy. Initially combining two wheels, Smith created his first single-wheel design in 2010. Through successive versions, it was discovered that the lighter the escape wheel, the better it performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original paperwork for this watch, Smith refers to this Series 2 Open Dial as being the first to house his latest, “much lightened” single-wheel escapement, which was first introduced in 2015. Despite further examples having been made since, this first iteration of Roger’s most recent refinement marks another key step in his long-standing journey to carry forward Daniels’ legacy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere previous iterations of the Series 2 have been more restrained and traditional, this open-dial version is Smith's compelling attempt at disrupting the buttoned-up image of British watchmaking. The open-dial features a thin, outer-chapter of engraved, black minute markers, with corresponding Roman numerals indicating the hours. The dial features English-style flourishes, with frosted and gilded plates, gold chatons, and flame-coloured screws. All parts are hand-crafted from beginning to end; including the slender, purple-flamed gold hour and minute hands, tipped with spades. A raised cartouche at twelve o'clock references \"R. W. SMITH\" in black engraving, and likewise for the reverse of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA power-reserve indicator sits at 10 o'clock, with a purple-flamed up\/down hand, with a hanging chapter made from silver.  The large, sub-seconds register placed at six o'clock is also enclosed within a grained silver seconds chapter with drilled dots to mark the seconds, while the hand features a traditional counterbalance on the other end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional movement is revealed through the sapphire case-back, and is very much inspired by the British-style of pocket watches from makers such as Tompion, Graham and Arnold. It has understated, English frosted finishings in a combination of warm, golden tones, creating a striking backdrop for the blue screws. A raised barrel bridge and balance cock add a revealing depth to the movement. This, together with the dominating three-quarter main plate, is a testament to Roger W. Smith's commitment to traditional English watchmaking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 2 Open Dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding calibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ehours, minutes, sub-seconds, power reserve indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eopenworked dial, flame-coloured Roman numerals and hands, hand-engraved movement, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ewhite gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebespoke \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/_porto\" title=\"View our saffiano strap in shadow navy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esaffiano strap\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e from our own collection, Roger W. Smith black alligator strap, Roger W. Smith white gold pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20 x 17mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2016 (sold)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith Linley wooden box, ownership + service history booklet, RWS polishing cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Series 2 Open Dial is in very good condition throughout. The bezel, midcase, and lugs show light superficial marks, only visible upon magnification. The case back shows moderate signs of wear with light superficial marks throughout. The English frosted finishing on the dial, movement, and flame-coloured accents are free from any signs of imperfection. The hallmarks and engravings on the caseback are crisp and well defined, including the rare \"Series 2\" positioned behind the upper right lug. The hallmarks behind the lower right lug, have faded and softened slightly over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40847732277331,"sku":"CTLWG_R1717","price":785000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_W._Smith_Series_II-_Open_Dial__whitegold_A_Collected_Man_London_00.jpg?v=1689070267"},{"product_id":"roger-w-smith-series-3-platinum-1","title":"Series 3 | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is an early example of a Series 3*, and the first ever to be made available for sale. Made in 2018 and delivered in 2019, the watch comes from the original owner. Its 40mm case is forged from platinum and it features silver dial with engine-turned patterns and engraved Roman numerals. The retrograde date elegantly incorporates what is an eminently useful complication, while remaining true to the traditional aesthetic the independent maker has always championed. The manually wound calibre features intricate hand-crafted floral engravings on the three-quarter bridge, as well as on the balance cock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Series 3 is believed to have been born out of a desire to incorporate the eminently useful date complication, while staying within the visual parameters that Smith has established for his watchmaking. In the past the watchmaker has talked about how the original Series 1, that he designed in the early days as an independent maker, as well as two subsequent unique pieces based off that watch’s design, informed his appreciation of the retrograde date complication. Not only is it an elegant way to display the date, such an execution elevates the complication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is one of only a very small number of Series 3 watches to have been produced thus far. It was made in 2018 and delivered in 2019. The 40mm platinum case has a solid heft to it and features a three-part construction, with all parts evenly mirror polished. On the mid-case, between 9 and 10 o’clock is a corrector to adjust the retrograde date. The domed bezel rises to a sapphire crystal. The caseback, that is held in place by six visible screws, also features a sapphire crystal through which the manual wind calibre is visible. The straight lugs curve down, and feature flattened ends for comfort on the wrist. The 20mm lugs wear a black leather strap with a signed platinum buckle to match the case.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial features engine-turned basket weave pattern with a brushed silver chapter with black engraved Roman numeral hour markers running around it. The top half of the dial prominently features the retrograde date display, with a silver track featuring the days of the week in black. The register has a heat-blued steel hand with a contrasting, high-polished arrow-style tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMirroring the layout in the bottom half of the dial is a subsidiary seconds register with a heat-blued hand with a prominent counter-balance. Also within the register is the silver cartouche bearing the brand mark. The steel hour and minute hands are similarly heat-hued to a bluish-purple shade and feature heart-shaped ends that have been hand-scalloped.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible through the caseback is the manually wound calibre equipped with Smith’s single-wheel variation of Dr George Daniel’s Co-axial escapement. It features a free sprung quadrajust balance and beats at a rate of 18,000 vibrations per hour. In the vein of traditional English watchmaking, it is visually dominated by a frosted golden three-quarter plate. This particular example is decorated with intricate floral engraving. Atop the decoration are cartouches bearing the brand mark as well as the serial number and \"MMXVIII\", indicating that the watch was produced in 2018. The visible jewels are held in place by gold chatons, affixed by heat-blued screws. As is customary for the brand, the three-quarter plate has a cartouche with the triskelion motif of the Isle of Man where the watch was crafted. The raised balance provides visual depth to the movement, while the floral engraving on the balance cock adds another touch of hand craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes complete with its box and documentation. A Collected Man is the only approved seller of pre-owned Roger W. Smith watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eretrograde date, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ehand engine-turned dial, blued steel hands, single-wheel Co-Axial escapement, hand-engraved movement, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eplatinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug to lug\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e46.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebespoke \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/porto-20x19\" title=\"View our calfskin watch strap\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/porto-20x19\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecalfskin strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/milano-black-saffiano-watch-strap\" title=\"View our saffiano strap in black raven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e from our own collection, Roger W. Smith black alligator strap, Roger W. Smith platinum pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20 x 18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith outer and inner leather boxes, original Certificate, specification and guarantee documents, polishing cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Roger W. Smith Series 3 is in very good condition throughout. The case and lugs show light superficial marks, consistent with minimal wear over time. More specifically, marks are found at the very end of the top left and right lugs, surrounding the pusher, and on the polished bezel between ten and eleven o'clock. The dial, hands, and movement are in very good condition and show no signs of imperfection. The hallmarks on the caseback and buckle are crisp and well defined. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41003737579603,"sku":"CSCPT_R1728","price":700000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_W._Smith_Series_3__platinum_A_Collected_Man_London_00_a4620c48-bbe4-43ed-b2f9-c1f606314420.jpg?v=1692027587"},{"product_id":"roger-w-smith-series-2-open-dial-white-gold","title":"Series 2 Open Dial | White Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is one of the earliest examples of Roger W. Smith Series 2 Open Dial* in white gold. It’s place in the chronology of the 12 Series 2 Open Dial, evidenced by the many transitional details on the case, dial, movement and low serial number, as well as the watchmaker's own recollection of the piece, makes this especially important. This one-owner watch comes with its original English oak Linley box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Series 2 Open Dial itself represents a transitional point in the English watchmaker's work. First produced in 2010, its layout bears a strong resemblance to the watches Smith creates today, even while many of the examples possess characteristics typical of early Series 2 pieces. Within the 12 open dial examples that have been produced, there is a world of variation, with certain details serving to place an example in the chronology of this family of pieces. It merits noting at this point that some open dial Series 2 were later sold under the designation of the Series 5. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example bears the serial number 4 and wears a 40mm white gold case. While earlier Series 2 cases are marked by shorter lugs and more rounded cases, referred to as Mk 1 examples, this features a more transitional version. The lugs are marginally longer, while the three-part case is less rounded in profile. It was the sixth open dial Series 2 made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial – with its frosted and gilded plates, gold chatons and heat-hued screws – features a host of transitional features chief among which is the cartouche that bears the brand mark. While earlier examples featured the brand mark engraved directly onto the baseplate visible on the dial side, typically between 12 and 1 o’clock, this particular example wears it on a cartouche suspended from the satiné circulaire chapter of minutes. No more than three examples of the Series 2 Open Dial, including this one, wear this layout. Enthusiasts will recognise that this cartouche would later be placed in top half the of the dial, independent of the chapter. The serial number, also often engraved on the baseplate on the dial side in earlier pieces, is between 8 and 9 o’clock; in later examples this number ceases to appear on the dial side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide chapter of minutes is itself of note. It features engraved minutes and Arabic numerals at five-minute intervals. Some early examples also feature a thinner chapter, with floating Arabic minutes at 10-minute intervals while later examples wear floating Roman hour markers, more in line with the manufacture’s current aesthetic. In fact, Roger Smith notes that this example was the last one made before the transition to floating Roman numerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth scalloped hour and minute hands, as well as the subsidiary seconds hand, are heat-blued, as is the one that indicates the power-reserve at the 10 o'clock position.  The large, sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock is encircled within a grained silver seconds chapter with drilled dots to mark the seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible through the display caseback is a suitably traditional-looking manual-wind calibre featuring the very earliest variant of the Mk I single-wheel Co-Axial escapement, Smith’s first advancement on his mentor, George W. Smith’s invention. It is understated and typically English, wearing frosted finishing in a gilt shade, visually punctuated by heat-blued screws. A raised barrel bridge and balance cock add depth to the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s transitional quality finds expression in the movement decoration as well. Same as those on the dial, the engravings on the three-quarter plate are also the work of master engraver Charles Scarr, who worked closely with Daniels. Engraved on the plate affixed to the three-quarter plate are the brand mark, “Isle of Man” and the year of manufacture in Roman numerals while the serial number is engraved directly onto the three-quarter plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is different from earlier examples which featured these details applied directly onto the three-quarter plate, with the raised plate reserved often for intricate floral engravings. In latter examples, such details, as well as the triskelion motif of the Isle of Man, were engraved on raised cartouches screwed on to the movement. This is typical of movements featuring the Mk II version of Smith's single-wheel variant of the Co-Axial escapement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all, this represents a significant chapter in Roger W. Smith’s early work and should be of interest to anyone who has followed his illustrious career to becoming the flag-bearer for British high horology. Says Smith of this piece: “Back then we were formulating ideas for what an open dial Series 2 would look like. We tried different approaches and this example, with the full chapter of Arabic numerals, was one of the earliest iterations. While since then the floating Arabic numeral has become closely associated with the Series 2 Open Dial, it is reassuring to look back on an early example like this one and know that what we did in those early days still holds up”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example comes from the original owner and includes its Linley presentation box, crafted from English oak, as well as a specification sheet. The piece has been serviced by the watchmaker in the recent past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 2 Open Dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eopenworked dial, blued steel hands, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ewhite gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase thickness:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e13mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e46mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger Smith black alligator strap, a brand new Roger Smith black alligator strap, original engraved white gold pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20 x 18mm (curved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ec. 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith Linley wooden box with key, Roger W. Smith polishing cloth, specification sheet, copy of original insurance valuation (anonymised)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Roger W. Smith Series 2 Open Dial is in very good condition throughout. Light scratches and scuffs are found throughout the case, bezel, and lugs, consistent with relative wear over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frosted and gilded plates, gold chatons, and heat-hued screws on the dial are free from any imperfections, as are the heat-blue scalloped hour and minute hands. Similarly on the caseback, the frosted finishing, heat-blued, and rose gold accents are free from any imperfections. On the crown side of the caseback, light oxidation is present on the frosted movement just above the hand-engraved, unique individual watch number. The rose gold detailing behind the balance wheel shows attractive signs of oxidation. The watch is mechanically sound and has been serviced by Roger W. Smith in the recent past. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes its handcrafted Linley box, topped with a hallmarked silver plaque denoting the manufacturer, model, and unique number of the watch. Inside is the key, an unused branded cloth and an unused black alligator Roger W Smith leather strap. The paperwork includes two A4-sized sheets of paper; one a sheet of specifications and the other is an anonymised copy of the insurance valuation for the watch, dated October 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41045757919315,"sku":"CMCWG_R1766","price":750000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/8fd49360eae1643e211dfa2673ffc21c.jpg?v=1695897898"},{"product_id":"roger-w-smith-series-3-red-gold","title":"Series 3 | Red Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is an early Series 3* with a red gold case and hands. It is only the second example of the series to be offered on the market – A Collected Man having sold the first, cased in platinum, a few months ago. Delivered in 2019, this watch features a 40mm case with a silver dial adorned with engine-turned patterns and engraved Roman numerals. The retrograde date elegantly incorporates an eminently useful complication with the thoroughly traditional aesthetic the independent maker has championed. The manually wound calibre features intricate hand-crafted floral engravings on the three-quarter bridge, as well as on the balance cock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Series 3 is believed to have been born out of a desire to incorporate the useful date complication, while staying within the classical visual parameters that Smith has established for his watchmaking. In the past the watchmaker has talked about how the original Series 1, that he designed in the early days as an independent maker, as well as two subsequent unique pieces based off that watch’s design, informed his appreciation of the retrograde date complication. Not only is it an elegant way to display the date, such an execution also elevates the complication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is one of only a very small number of Series 3 watches to have been produced thus far. Crafted in 2018, it was delivered the following year. The red gold it is crafted from lends the 40mm case a warm glow. It features a three-part construction, with all parts evenly mirror finished. On the mid-case, between 9 and 10 o’clock is a corrector to manipulate the retrograde date. The domed bezel rises to a sapphire crystal, with the caseback that is secured by six visible screws, also featuring a sapphire crystal through which the manual wind calibre is visible. The straight lugs curve down and feature flattened ends for comfort on the wrist. The 20mm lugs wear an unworn black alligator grained leather strap with curved ends. It is secured by a signed red gold pin buckle. The set comes with an additional, unworn leather strap from the brand.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial features engine-turned basket weave pattern with a brushed silver chapter with black engraved Roman numeral hour markers running around it. The top half of the dial prominently features the retrograde date display, with a red gold track graduated in to the 31 days of the month, in black. The register has a heat-hued steel hand with an arrow-style tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMirroring the layout in the bottom half of the dial is a subsidiary seconds register with a simple, pointer hand in red gold, with a prominent counter-balance. Also within the register is the silver cartouche bearing the brand mark. The matching red gold hour and minute hands feature heart-shaped ends that have been hand-scalloped. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible through the caseback is the manually wound calibre equipped with Smith’s single-wheel variation of Dr George Daniel’s Co-Axial escapement. It features a free sprung quadrajust balance and beats at a rate of 18,000 vibrations per hour. In the vein of traditional English watchmaking, it is visually dominated by a frosted golden three-quarter plate. Atop it is a plate decorated with intricate floral engraving with cartouches bearing the brand mark as well as the serial number. The visible jewels are ensconced in gold chatons, affixed by heat-blued screws. As is customary for the brand, the three-quarter plate has a cartouche with the triskelion motif of the Isle of Man where the watch was crafted. The raised balance cock provides visual depth to the movement, while the floral engraving on it adds another touch of hand craft. Screwed onto the baseplate is cartouche with \"MMXVIII\", dating production to 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes complete with its box and documentation. As only the second example to make it to market, it represents an unusual opportunity for Roger W. Smith enthusiasts, both seasoned and new. A Collected Man is the only approved seller of pre-owned Roger W. Smith watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eretrograde date, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ehand engine-turned dial, single-wheel Co-Axial escapement, hand engraved movement, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ered gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase thickness:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e13mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e46.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebespoke \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/la-rochelle-blue-leather-watch-strap\" title=\"View our grained leather strap in midnight sky\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003egrained leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e from our own collection, two Roger W. Smith new black alligator straps, Roger W. Smith red gold pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20 x 18mm (curved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith outer leather sleeve and inner leather box, polishing cloth, Certificate of Origin (signed \u0026amp; dated), Guarantee \u0026amp; instructions sheet, specification sheet (signed \u0026amp; dated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Roger W. Smith Series 3 is in excellent overall condition. The three-part constructed case and lugs show very light superficial marks throughout. More specifically, there's a very light scuff on the mid-case at the nine o'clock position and on the very surface of the material. The engine-turned dial, heat-hued steel hand, and red gold hour and minute hands are free from any imperfections. Similarly, though the case back, the frosted golden three-quarter plate and intricate floral-decorated plate are free from any signs of imperfections. The hallmarks and engravings found on the case back and buckle are crisp and well defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41218638970963,"sku":"CSCRG_R1727","price":625000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/11063882c3b3abd29de6517ea8451ff8.jpg?v=1702317706"},{"product_id":"roger-w-smith-series-1-white-gold","title":"Series 1 | White Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a recent example of the Roger W. Smith Series 1*, with a 40mm white gold case and a silver dial with engraved Roman hours and heat-blued hands. The watchmaker has offered to create an additional dial and hands for the new owner. This Series 1 is one of the smallest series produced watches and the waitlist for it is now closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Series 1 was created in 2013, the result of popular client enthusiasm for a time-only watch from Roger W. Smith. This was after the watchmaker showcased the GREAT Britain unique piece as part of a travelling exhibition designed to showcase the best of British watchmaking around the world. The Series 1 encapsulates Smith’s philosophy, inspired by the age-old traditions of English watchmaking as well as his master, Dr George Daniels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example, that was delivered in 2022, wears a white gold case that is distinctly modern in its proportions. It measures 40mm across and stands 13.5mm tall. Its three-part construction is marked by a rounded bezel that meets the subtle curvature of the midcase in a lip. Similarly, the rim of the display caseback is also rounded, featuring the six screws that hold it in place, as well as the maker’s mark and precious metal hallmarks. The fluted crown is substantial and unsigned, true to the classical inspirations that guide Smith’s craft. The straight lugs bear the profile typical of the watchmaker's MkII cases – they are longer and curve down at a sharper angle, terminating in a squared off detail. Their 20mm distance is furnished with a black, Saffiano grained leather strap secured by a substantial, signed white gold pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver dial bears the watchmaker’s visual hallmarks. The outer chapter has engraved black minute markers, with a trench separating it from a second chapter of brushed silver with engraved Roman hour markers. Further in, the dial is adorned with engine-turned basket-weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chapter of hours overlaps with a subsidiary seconds register adorned with a hobnail pattern. It is framed by a brushed chapter furnished with drilled dots marking the seconds. This register is plied by a slim, heat-blued seconds hand with a pronounced counterbalance. The hours and minutes hands, also heat-hued, are much more sculptural. They have a rounded form ending in spade tips scalloped by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, seen through the sapphire caseback, is very much of the British school, visually centred around the three-quarter main plate. The hand finishing, inspired by the kind on pocket watches of Tompion, Graham and Arnold, shows why Smith is viewed as the flag-bearer of British watchmaking. It is understated, finished with English frosting in a warm, golden tone, with the heat-blued screws and working rubies offering visual contrast. The three-quarter bridge is topped with a plate with hand engraving in a floral pattern. This decoration finds its way to the cock of the raised balance bridge as well. Cartouches with the Roger W. Smith mark, the serial number as well as the triskelion motif of the Isle of Man complete the view of the three-quarter bridge. Another cartouche, affixed to the baseplate, bears the year the watch was created in Roman numerals. The manually wound calibre features the second iteration of Smith’s lightweight take on the Co-Axial escapement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with its set of outer and inner boxes as well as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Collected Man is the only approved seller of pre-owned Roger W. Smith watches, a relationship which has spanned several years and stems from our appreciation for Smith's work and its contribution to British watchmaking heritage. Notably, Smith has offered to create an additional dial as well as hands for the new owner of this watch. While this is a service available when buying a new watch from the brand, it is a rare opportunity considering that the waiting list for the Series 1 is now closed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime-only (hours, minutes, subsidiary-seconds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eengine-turned, silver, blued steel hands, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ewhite gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase thickness:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e13.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e47mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith black saffiano strap, Roger W. Smith white gold pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20 x 18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith outer leather sleeve and inner leather box, handwritten card from Roger Smith, Certificate of Authenticity (signed \u0026amp; dated), Roger W. Smith polishing cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Roger W. Smith Series 1 remains unworn and in the same exceptional condition as it did when it originally left the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch additionally comes with the opportunity to order an additional dial and handset, of the buyer's choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42123655348307,"sku":"CDSWG_R2052","price":495000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/b33a2fc63f8a26f03050dbc5c5434da1.jpg?v=1724245839"},{"product_id":"roger-w-smith-series-1-white-gold-38mm","title":"Series 1 | White Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis example of the Roger W. Smith Series 1* is unique in its configuration. It features a 38mm white gold case with a black rhodium dial adorned with two patterns of engine turning. The dial furniture – namely the hours and minutes chapters, the subsidiary seconds as well as the hands – is crafted from rose gold. The rose gold crown furthers the visual uniformity. It is powered by the manually wound calibre featuring Smith’s second and lightened iteration of the Co-Axial escapement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Series 1 was created in 2013, the result of popular client enthusiasm for a time-only watch from Roger W. Smith. This was after the watchmaker showcased the GREAT Britain unique piece as part of a travelling exhibition designed to showcase the best of British watchmaking around the world. The Series 1 encapsulates Smith’s philosophy, inspired by the age-old traditions of English watchmaking as well as his master, Dr George Daniels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique expression of the Series 1, which was first delivered in 2021, was born out of close consultation with the commissioning client. As such, it bears several distinguishing characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial immediately sets the watch apart, even if It is at once recognisable as one of Smith’s works. It has an understated countenance, pairing black rhodium with rose gold accents. The base of the dial is crafted from black rhodium, decorated with machine turning in a basket-weave pattern. The repeating pattern, spread over the wide expanse of the dial, creates a dazzling effect. Topping it is a brushed rose gold chapter of drilled minutes. Further in lies a chapter of applied rose gold Roman hours, interrupted between 5 and 7 o’clock by the subsidiary seconds register. However, even these numerals have been given due attention, reflected in the beauty of their incomplete forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subsidiary seconds register mirrors the layout of the dial – along the periphery runs a brushed chapter of drilled seconds, crafted from rose gold. It contains a centre adorned with clous de Paris engine turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hours and minutes hands, a visual signature of Roger W. Smith, are also created from rose gold in this example. They both have a rounded profile and terminate in club-shaped ends. The difference in scale of this detail – a larger one on the hour hand and proportionally smaller one on the minutes hand – serves the purpose of easy readability. Despite their miniature quality, their sculptural forms are a central ridge swoop down the two halves of the club-shape. They are scalloped manually, like so much of the finishing on the dial, case and movement. The hand plying the subsidiary register is a simple pointer with a prominent rounded counterbalance. The small cartouche just below 12 o’clock in this example is also crafted from rose gold.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white gold case is in the more classical of the two sizes on offer for the Series 1. Measuring 38mm across, its form is reminiscent of those found on Mk1 iterations of the Series 2 – the profile is rounded and pebble-like, while the lugs are compact. The bezel is rounded, with the caseback mirroring its form. Both aspects meet the midcase in lip-like forms. The caseback features hallmarks that detail the brand mark and the precious metal the case is crafted from. The midcase too has subtle curvature, and all parts of the case are evenly polished. The simple and straight lugs curve downwards and are set 18mm apart. The watch is fitted with a curved end taupe coloured grained leather strap secured by a substantial white gold signed pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn special request, the fluted crown is crafted from rose gold, tying together with the dial-side aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, visible through the caseback is classically restrained. The form of the bridges echoes the aesthetic of pocket watch calibers made in England in the 18th and 19 centuries. A dominant three-quarter bridge features a cleft to match the form of the free-sprung balance. Another bridge that anchors the fourth wheel of the going train. The Quadrajust balance vibrates at 18,000 vibrations per hour, interacting with Smith’s second generation, lightened Co-Axial escapement, anchored by a bridge that is vertically satinated.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCoated in white rhodium, the other two bridges and plates wear a frosted finish, again drawing inspiration from English pocket watches of old, eschewing flourishes such as anglage and perlage typical of fine Swiss watchmaking. The vibrant purple hue of the screws provides visual relief, as does the bright shade of the working rubies. Most of the visible ones are secured by gold chatons, as is traditional. The three-quarter bridge is topped with a shaped plate that simply wears a cartouche with the brand mark. The triskelion motif of the Isle of Man, where Roger W. Smith watches are created, is engraved on a separate cartouche on the three-quarter bridge. On the baseplate, a cartouche details when the watch was crafted. Unusually, this date is scripted with the first three letters of the month and the year in Arabic numerals. This is departure from the Roman numerals Roger W. Smith usually employs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs is the case with many watchmakers with a diverse repertoire, a three-hand watch often represents a distillation of their philosophy and acquired skills. As a result, such a watch typically comes at a later stage in their career.  In the context of Smith’s body of work, the Series 1 represents precisely this. It is simple and refined, with the considered deployment of exquisite hand-finished details. This particular example is rare in that it is a singular expression of this honed package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is accompanied by its full set of outer and inner boxes as well as warranty paperwork and user manual. Even within the rarefied family that is the Roger W. Smith Series 1 – one of the smallest of serially produced references – this example is singular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ehours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003erose gold roman numerals, hands, outer chapter ring and sub-dial, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ewhite gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase thickness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e13mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e44.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/_seoul\" title=\"View our saffiano strap in sandstone sphinx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esaffiano strap\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e from our own collection, Roger W. Smith strap, Roger W. Smith white gold pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e18 x 16mm (curved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith outer leather sleeve \u0026amp; inner leather box, leather document holder, certificate of authenticity (signed \u0026amp; dated), polishing cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Roger W. Smith Series 1 is in excellent overall condition. Light superficial marks are visible only on the very surface of the material, consistent with minimal wear over time. The dial, hands, and movement are free from any signs of imperfections. On the caseback and buckle, the hallmarks are crisp and well defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54895764177273,"sku":"CSWWG_R2104","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_W_Smith____A_Collected_Man_London_Thumbnail_00_1.jpg?v=1737551554"},{"product_id":"roger-w-smith-series-2-yellow-gold","title":"Series 2 | Yellow Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis yellow gold Series 2* from 2008 represents a special, early chapter in Roger Smith’s watchmaking story, as one of the earliest Series 2s to be finished. The watch has recently been serviced by Smith, and remains powered by an early version of the Co-Axial escapement, one most similar to that developed by George Daniels himself. This early watch comes with its original English oak Linley box and corresponding paperwork from 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very early example, the corresponding characteristics of this Series 2 make it a particularly sought-after piece from the English watchmaker's oeuvre, paired with its traditional yellow gold case and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we first examine the case, we see that this was created in the hand-made Mark 1 style, which possesses rounded edges and shorter lugs compared to current production watches and indeed, even examples of the Series 2 produced only a few years later, which have a slimmer, more curved form. The case is fitted with sapphire glass on the front and back, with the \"SERIES 2\" and and \"No. XX-C\" on the reverse, along with the traditional, as well as the maker's own hallmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver, round dial has an outer chapter of engraved, black minute markers, with a trench separating it from a second chapter of hand-engraved, Roman numerals. Early Series 2 pieces were all hand engraved by celebrated horological engraver Charles Scarr, who also engraved Daniels' watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe center of the dial occupies yet another, deeper section, with its hand-turned, basket-work pattern. A cartouche at twelve o'clock references \"R. W. SMITH\". Everything is hand-crafted from beginning to end, including the slender, yellow gold hour and minute hands, tipped with spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt ten o'clock is the aperture for the power-reserve indicator, made from silver, adding yet another level of depth to the dial. This understated, yet intuitive display also has a basket-work guilloché pattern, with an engraved chapter on a polished silver strip and yellow gold up-and-down hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large, sub-seconds register at six o'clock is decorated by a diamond-guilloché pattern, enclosed within a polished seconds chapter. Drilled dots mark the seconds, centering around a slim, yellow gold seconds' hand, counter-balanced at one end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional movement is revealed through the sapphire case-back, and is very much inspired by the British-style of pocket watches from makers such as Tompion, Graham and Arnold. It has understated, English frosted finishings in a combination of warm, golden tones, creating a striking backdrop for the blue screws. A raised barrel bridge and balance cock add a revealing depth to the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe format of the movement has evolved over time, with this Series 2 marking the earliest form of Smith’s own interpretation of Co-Axial escapement in its original form - as conceived by Daniels - combining two wheels. This early Series 2, therefore, houses a version of the Co-Axial most similar to that developed by Daniels himself, only seen in Roger W. Smith watches made prior to 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s early quality finds expression in the movement decoration as well. Same as those on the dial, the engravings on the three-quarter plate are also the work of master engraver Charles Scarr, who worked closely with Daniels. Engraved on the raised portion of the three-quarter plate are the brand mark, “Isle of Man” and the date of manufacture, while the serial number is engraved below. Notably, the engravings are done directly on the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn relation to the collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we consider this watch within Smith's overall body of work, these earlier watches form a rich area of study for any Smith collector, showcasing a series of minute variations and transitional characteristics that give a glimpse into Smith's progression as a watchmaker and revealing details only visible to the most discerning collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ehours, minutes, sub-seconds, power reserve indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ehand engraved dial, hand engine-turned dial, handmade case, hand engraved bridges, two-piece Co-axial escape wheel, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eyellow gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase thickness:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e13mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e43mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"View our saffiano strap in desert marble\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/_sardegna\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esaffiano strap\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e from our own collection, Roger W. Smith brown alligator strap, Roger W. Smith yellow gold pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20 x 18mm (curved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith wooden box, leather document holder, leather watch pouch, ownership \u0026amp; service history booklet (signed \u0026amp; dated), key, polishing cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early Series 2 is in very good overall condition. The case is nicely preserved, with mostly light superficial marks visible throughout. Deeper imperfections can be seen on the reverse side of the lugs. Signs of light wear can be seen in the casebacks engravings and hallmarks, though all remain well defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch was recently serviced by Roger W. Smith in March 2025 and thus comes with time remaining on the brand's servicing warranty. The watch also comes with a lifetime guarantee of authenticity from  A Collected Man.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55144652702073,"sku":"COHYG_R2123","price":325000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_W_Smith_Series_2_yellow_gold_A_Collected_Man_London_Thumbnail_00.jpg?v=1745413159"},{"product_id":"roger-w-smith-series-4-yellow-gold","title":"Series 4 | Yellow Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique example of Roger W. Smith’s Series 4*. It is also the first example of the watch to be sold publicly. It features the watchmaker’s uncluttered take on the classical triple calendar and moonphase complication. It features a 41mm yellow gold case and it is powered by a manually wound calibre that employs Smith’s third, single-wheel iteration of the Co-axial escapement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Series 4 was born out of Roger W. Smith’s desire for a classically faithful triple calendar watch. While the Series 3 had included a retrograde date complication, the inclusion of a full calendar display, typically achieved through a pointer date, in addition to windows to display the day of the week and month, presented challenges of readability and overall adherence to the aesthetic intrinsic to the watchmaker. In addition, Smith wanted all displays to instantaneously change at midnight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmith presented his solution, the Series 4 with the first watch being finished in 2020. In fact, this first watch was also the 100th Roger W. Smith piece to leave his workshop. So far, only around 10 examples of this series are understood to have been produced in platinum, yellow, red and white gold.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe case, while formed in a way typical of the watchmaker, is remarkable in that at 41mm across and 14.5mm thick it is the most sizeable and modern example he has produced. It bears a rounded bezel that meets a subtly rotund midcase in an almost imperceptible lip. This detail repeats itself where the rounded bezel of the display caseback meets the midcase. At 9, 2 and 5 o’clock are correctors to quickset the calendar and moonphase functions. The crown, large and fluted, is well suited to manually winding the calibre. At 6 o’clock on the rim of the display caseback are brand, precious metal and London hallmarks as well as an engraved X and crown to mark the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign in 2022. The lugs, long and straight, curve down to meet the wrist in a squared off way. Their 19.5mm distance is covered by a black, Saffiano-grained leather strap secured by a robust, signed yellow gold pin buckle.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe bi-metal dial elegantly incorporates the calendar and moonphase complications. At the lowest level and lying on the periphery is the date display. It is created on a brushed silver base on which the Arabic dates, and alternating diamond indices, are engraved and filled in black. Mounted on a rotating disk that corresponds to this register is a heat-purpled, fork-style indicator that frames the date.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is followed by a raised central portion that is home to the time, day, month, moonphase and seconds displays. The black, engraved Roman hours and minutes chapters are set out on circular brushed gold bases. They are separated by sauté piqué rims. The central most portion is adorned with engine turning of a basket weave pattern. The hours chapter is interrupted by a gold-rimmed subsidiary seconds register. Inside it, partially obscured by the section decorated with hobnail engine turning, is the moonphase display. The blue on the moonphase is vibrant, with golden stars punctuating the sky. Closer examination reveals that the moons plying the display are two disks featuring basket weave engine turning. The moonphase display can be manipulated with the corrector at 5.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe corrector at 9 is used to set the date and the day of the week. Depressing it fully advances both date and day simultaneously. Half depressing the corrector advances just the date. The corrector at 2 advances the month. The day and month indications are at 12 and framed in black. The complications are exhibited on seven and 12-pronged wheels to avoid overlapping displays. Such a layered approach to presenting the triple calendar and moonphase means the information can be conveyed without any hands obscuring the dial for an extended period of time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe hands, with hand-scalloped club ends, are heat purpled, same as the visible and obscured screws on the dial and movement sides.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe manually wound calibre powering the Series 4 appears identical to the maker’s watches unencumbered by complication. It is wholly English in appearance, with a dominant three-quarter plate with a frosted finishing. Much of the baseplate and the finger-style bridge for the fourth wheel of the going train also wear this aureate frosting. The bridge that is home to the free sprung balance however is adorned with ornate, free-hand engraving in a floral pattern. This decoration finds a bigger canvas on the overlapping plates atop the ratchet and barrel wheels. They create a shimmering effect that is quite something. Atop this are the two cartouches bearing the maker’s mark and the serial number. However, in this example, instead of the serial number are the initials of the original owner. The three-quarter bridge is also home to the shield bearing the triskelion motif of the Isle of Man, home to Roger W. Smith. Another cartouche on the baseplate bears the year the watch was created in Roman numerals.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Quadrajust free sprung balance beats at 18,000 vibrations per hour. It interacts with Smith’s third iteration of the Co-axial escapement which replaces sliding friction with a more tangential interaction. It constructed as a monobloc, with benefits including weight savings and a reliably repeatable assembly. Just like the simplified dial, the movement side has hidden depth. Not only does it include the latest iteration of Dr George Daniels’ signature innovation, it also features hacking seconds for precise time setting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe watch comes with its full set of boxes and paperwork. The Series 4 is a considered re-imaging of the triple calendar complication done in a way that is entirely native to Roger W. Smith’s philosophy. As the very first example of the Series 4 to come on the market, and one in this unique configuration, this watch is particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf sold within the United Kingdom, this Roger W. Smith Series 4 will be subject to 20% VAT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ehours, minutes, seconds, day, date, month and moon phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eengine-turned dial, travelling date chapter ring, engraved balance cock, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eyellow gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e41mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase thickness:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e14.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e48mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ebespoke \u003ca title=\"View our grained leather strap in misty slate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/bangkok-dark-grey-watch-strap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003egrained leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e from our own collection, Roger W. Smith black leather strap, Roger W. Smith yellow gold pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20 x 18mm (curved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith outer leather box \u0026amp; inner leather case, certificate of authenticity (signed), care \u0026amp; instruction guide, polishing cloth, pin pusher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Roger W. Smith Series 4 is virtually unworn, and thus remains preserved in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55290763870585,"sku":"CWBYG_R2256","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_W_Smith_Series_4_yellow_gold_A_Collected_Man_London_Thumbnail_00.jpg?v=1748864710"},{"product_id":"series-3-red-gold","title":"Series 3 | Red Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is the very first Roger W. Smith Series 3* to ever be created and delivered in 2018. This important example comes with hand-signed paperwork attesting to this. This piece features a 40mm red gold case with a silver dial adorned with engine-turned patterns and engraved Roman numerals. The retrograde date elegantly incorporates the eminently useful complication within the thoroughly traditional aesthetic the independent maker has championed. The manually wound calibre features intricate hand-crafted floral engravings on the three-quarter bridge, as well as on the balance cock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Series 3 is believed to have been born out of a desire to incorporate the useful date complication, while staying within the classical visual parameters that Smith has established for his watchmaking. In the past the watchmaker has talked about how the original Series 1, that he designed in the early days as an independent maker, as well as two subsequent unique pieces based off that watch’s design, informed his appreciation of the retrograde date complication. Not only is it an elegant way to display the date, such an execution also elevates the complication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is the very first of the very small number of Series 3 watches that have been produced thus far. Finished and delivered in 2018, the red gold it is crafted from lends the 40mm case a warm glow. It features a three-part construction, with all parts evenly mirror finished. On the mid-case, between 9 and 10 o’clock is a corrector to manipulate the retrograde date. The domed bezel rises to a sapphire crystal, with the caseback that is secured by six visible screws, also featuring a sapphire crystal through which the manual wind calibre is visible. The straight lugs curve down and feature flattened ends for comfort on the wrist. The 20mm lugs wear an unworn black alligator grained leather strap with curved ends. It is secured by a signed red gold pin buckle.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial features an engine-turned basket weave pattern with a brushed silver chapter with black engraved Roman numeral hour markers running around it. The top half of the dial prominently features the retrograde date display, with a red gold track graduated into the 31 days of the month, in black. The register has a heat-hued steel hand with an arrow tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMirroring the layout in the bottom half of the dial is a subsidiary seconds register with a simple, pointer hand in red gold, with a prominent counterbalance. Also within the register is the silver cartouche bearing the brand mark. The matching red gold hour and minute hands feature heart-shaped ends that have been hand-scalloped. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible through the caseback is the manually wound calibre equipped with Smith’s single-wheel variation of Dr George Daniel’s Co-Axial escapement. It features a free sprung quadrajust balance and beats at a rate of 18,000 vibrations per hour. In the vein of traditional English watchmaking, it is visually dominated by a frosted golden three-quarter plate. Atop it is a plate decorated with intricate floral engraving with cartouches bearing the brand mark as well as the serial number. The visible jewels are ensconced in gold chatons, affixed by heat-blued screws. As is customary for the brand, the three-quarter plate has a cartouche with the triskelion motif of the Isle of Man where the watch was crafted. The raised balance cock provides visual depth to the movement, while the floral engraving on it adds another touch of hand craft. Screwed onto the baseplate is cartouche with \"MMXVIII\", dating production to 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is enriched by a hand-signed letter from Smith attesting to the fact that this is the first example of the Series 3 to ever be created and delivered. It also includes the original bill of sale, instruction documentation and outer and inner boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Collected Man is the only approved seller of pre-owned Roger W. Smith watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf sold within the United Kingdom, this Roger W. Smith Series 3 will be subject to 20% VAT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ehours, minutes, seconds, retrograde date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ehand engine-turned dial, red gold hands, single-wheel Co-Axial escapement, hand-engraved movement, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ered gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase thickness:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e13.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e47mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"View our grained leather strap in hazelnut cream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/paris-rive-droite\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003egrained leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e from our own collection, Roger W. Smith black alligator strap, Roger W. Smith brown alligator strap, Roger W. Smith red gold pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20 x 18mm (curved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith outer leather box \u0026amp; inner leather case, leather document holder, specifications sheet, welcome letter (signed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Series 3 is in virtually brand new condition, having only been worn on a handful of occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55484857188729,"sku":"CRDRG_R2320","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_W_Smith_Series_3_red_gold_A_Collected_Man_London_Thumbnail_00.jpg?v=1752832634"},{"product_id":"roger-w-smith-series-5-open-dial-platinum","title":"Series 5 Open Dial | Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a novel example of a Series 5 Open Dial* with a platinum case in the coveted 38mm size. It features a manual wind calibre crafted almost entirely from yellow gold, with an updated variant of Roger W. Smith’s single-wheel take on the Co-Axial escapement. The three-quarter bridge wears beautiful hand-engraving, as does the balance cock. These elements come together to create an entirely unique expression of the Series 5 Open Dial aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst delivered in 2019, the Series 5 Open Dial inherited its aesthetics from later examples of the Series 2 Open Dial. However, while around a dozen examples of the Series 2 Open Dial have been produced, in comparison, the Series 5 Open Dial has been created in far minuscule numbers. Within this rarefied set, this example sits apart by virtue of its combination of elements.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCrafted from platinum, the 38mm case is the more classical of the two sizes the brand offers. The three-part case is even high-polished, with the rounded bezel meeting the gently rounded profile of the midcase. The rim around the exhibition caseback, like the bezel, is rounded.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe dial-free aesthetic is dominated by the golden baseplate, decorated with frosted English finishing. It wears a chapter of hanging Roman numeral indices suspended from a rim with drilled minutes. The indices wear an almost purple finish to match the hue of the hours and minutes hands, attained by precise application of heat to stainless-steel. Also similarly shaded are the subsidiary seconds hand and the one on the up-down-style power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock. The plaque bearing the brand mark appears suspended at 12 o’clock. Every interaction, be it when winding the movement through the keyless works and consequently seeing the power reserve build up or seeing the slow turning of the wheels that govern the hands when reading the time, offers a satisfying window into the constant kinetic dance in progress deep within the mechanics of the calibre.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTurning over to the dial side reveals the manual wind calibre, with its plates, bridges, and wheels crafted almost entirely from yellow gold. It features the second iteration of the single-wheel variant of Roger W. Smith’s advancement of Dr. George Daniels’ Co-Axial escapement. It features a freesprung quadrajust balance, and the movement beats at 18,000 vibrations per hour.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe three-quarter bridge, which has frosted finishing, is topped with delicate engraving in a floral motif, obviously done by hand. A similar decoration is found on the raised balance cock. The barrel, as well as the first and second wheels of the going train, are anchored by jewels ensconced in gold chatons. The visible screws are heat-blued, and details such as the brand mark and serial number are engraved on cartouches on the three-quarter bridge. In this example, a third cartouche with the words ‘Mov’t of Au’ is affixed to the baseplate.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe lugs, 18mm apart, wear a tan-coloured calf leather strap, secured by a signed platinum buckle. The watch comes with its red leather presentation box as well as original paperwork that attests to its unique status within Roger W. Smith’s ouvre. This Series 5 Open Dial represents a special, entirely precious metal execution of one of the smallest serial production watches and would be perfectly suited to a collection dedicated to similarly rare pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 5 Open Dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ehours, minutes, sub-seconds, power reserve indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eopenworked dial, blued steel hands, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eplatinum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase thickness:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e46mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/products\/paris-rive-droite\" title=\"View our grained leather strap in hazelnut cream\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003egrained leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e from our own collection, Roger W. Smith black calf strap, Roger W. Smith platinum pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e18 x 16mm (curved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ec. 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith outer leather sleeve \u0026amp; inner leather box, leather document holder, certificate of origin (signed), care, guarantee \u0026amp; operating letter, specifications sheet, polishing cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Roger W. Smith Series 5 Open Dial is in excellent overall condition. The case and lugs show virtually no signs of wear and have been well preserved. The dial, hands, and movement are free from any signs of imperfections. All hallmarks and engravings are crisp and well defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55597115048313,"sku":"CWNPT_R1845","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_W._Smith_Series_5_Open_Dial__platinum_A_Collected_Man_London_Thumbnail_00_1.jpg?v=1754480409"},{"product_id":"roger-w-smith-series-1-yellow-gold-2024","title":"Series 1 | Yellow Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Roger W. Smith Series 1*, with a 40mm yellow gold case and a two-tone dial with engraved Roman hours. This is one of the most classic configurations, in a silver and yellow gold that is reminiscent of historical watches. The Series 1 is one of the smallest series produced watches in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Series 1 was created in 2013, the result of popular client enthusiasm for a time-only watch from Roger W. Smith. This was after the watchmaker showcased the GREAT Britain unique piece as part of a travelling exhibition designed to showcase the best of British watchmaking around the world. The Series 1 encapsulates Smith’s philosophy, inspired by the age-old traditions of English watchmaking as well as his master, Dr George Daniels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is one of the most classic configurations, in a silver and yellow gold that is reminiscent of older watches. By continuing to create in the most traditional methods, Smith's work lives up to history and all that he has inherited, remaining a steady pulse amidst a new world of independent watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wears a yellow gold case that is distinctly modern in its proportions. It measures 40mm across and stands 13.5mm tall. Its three-part construction is marked by a rounded bezel that meets the subtle curvature of the midcase in a lip. Similarly, the rim of the display caseback is also rounded, featuring the six screws that hold it in place, as well as the maker’s mark and precious metal hallmarks. The fluted crown is substantial and unsigned, true to the classical inspirations that guide Smith’s craft. The straight lugs bear the profile typical of the watchmaker's MkII cases – they are longer and curve down at a sharper angle, terminating in a squared off detail. Their 20mm distance is furnished with a black, Saffiano grained leather strap secured by a substantial, signed yellow gold pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver dial bears the watchmaker’s visual hallmarks. The outer chapter has engraved black minute markers, with a trench separating it from a second brushed chapter ring in a matching tone of yellow gold to the case with engraved Roman hour markers. Further in, the dial is adorned with an engine-turned basket-weave pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chapter of hours overlaps with a subsidiary seconds register adorned with a hobnail pattern. It is framed by a brushed chapter furnished with drilled dots marking the seconds. This register is plied by a slim, yellow gold seconds hand with a pronounced counterbalance. The hours and minutes hands, in yellow gold, are much more sculptural. They have a rounded form ending in spade tips scalloped by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement, seen through the sapphire caseback, is very much of the British school, visually centred around the three-quarter main plate. The hand finishing, inspired by the kind on pocket watches of Tompion, Graham and Arnold, shows why Smith is viewed as the flag-bearer of British watchmaking. It is understated, finished with English frosting in a warm, golden tone, with the heat-blued screws and working rubies offering visual contrast. The three-quarter bridge is topped with a plate with hand engraving in a floral pattern. This decoration finds its way to the cock of the raised balance bridge as well. Cartouches with the Roger W. Smith mark, the serial number as well as the triskelion motif of the Isle of Man complete the view of the three-quarter bridge. Another cartouche, affixed to the baseplate, bears the year the watch was created in Roman numerals. The manually wound calibre features the second iteration of Smith’s lightweight take on the Co-Axial escapement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with its set of outer and inner boxes, a handwritten note from the watchmaker, as well as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003etime-only (hours, minutes, subsidiary-seconds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eengine-turned, silver, gold hands, display back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eyellow gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase thickness:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e13.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e47mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith black alligator strap, Roger W. Smith yellow gold pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20 x 18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith outer leather sleeve \u0026amp; inner leather box, handwritten note from Roger Smith, certificate of authenticity (signed, stamped \u0026amp; dated), polishing cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Roger W. Smith Series 1 is in excellent overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56609667350905,"sku":"CCMYG_R2429","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_W_Smith_Series_1_yellow_gold_A_Collected_Man_London_Thumbnail_00.jpg?v=1770202834"},{"product_id":"roger-w-smith-series-2-white-gold","title":"Series 2 | White Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eA contemporarily styled interpretation of Roger W. Smith’s Series 2, this watch departs in subtle ways from the stylistic conventions of his work of the time. While retaining hallmark elements such as the engraving by Charles Scarr, elegantly scalloped hands, and richly textured engine-turning, the watch brings together some of the best qualities of Smith’s early output with a discernible shift toward a more expanded aesthetic experimentation seen in his work today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe dial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarking a departure from Smith's usual dial layout during the period when this watch was made, the aesthetics of this Series 2 place it within a more modern and minimalist school. Most immediately evident is the absence of the typical brushed chapter ring with engraved numerals, a choice that makes the dial feel more expansive, and allowing the engine-turning a bigger canvas to shine. The applied numerals float above the dial, giving it a greater sense of depth. Some brushed elements remain, found at the seconds sub-dial, power reserve indicator, and on the cartouche bearing Smith's signature just below the 12 o'clock numeral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother modern choice is the monochromatic colour palette, with the deep purple — almost black — applied numerals and hands a delightful contrast against the textured background. The engine-turning found across the dial is of the basket-weave variety, and this is placed at a slightly different angle at the power reserve section, which is a subtle way of differentiating the two readings. The inner section of the sub-dial features a hob-nail pattern of engine turning, providing a varied sense of texture across the dial. These elements are hand-crafted from beginning to end, including the hour and minute hands, tipped with spades that are a signature of Smith's watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe case\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe case is one of the more recent versions, and is 40mm in white gold. The caseback is engraved with \"SERIES 2\" and the watch's number, while bearing the traditional and maker's own hallmarks. The straight lugs found here complement the dial's modern appearance, and make the watch a comfortable fit on the wrist despite its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe movement\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe traditional movement is revealed through the sapphire case-back, and is very much inspired by the British-style of pocket watches from makers such as Tompion, Graham and Arnold. It has understated, English frosted finishings in a combination of warm, golden tones, creating a striking backdrop for the blue screws. A raised barrel bridge and balance cock add a revealing depth to the movement. The escapement has been updated by Smith to his single-wheel variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the later production date, the engravings found on the three-quarter plate, as on the dial, are the work of master engraver Charles Scarr. Engraved on the raised portion of the three-quarter plate are the brand mark, “Isle of Man” and the date of manufacture, while the serial number is engraved below. Notably, all the engravings are applied directly on the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION BREAK --\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloser look \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eSeries 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003emanual-winding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003epower reserve, hours, minutes, sub-seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003edisplay back, heat-treated purple hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003ewhite gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCase thickness:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e13mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug-to-lug:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e46.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003esapphire front \u0026amp; back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith black alligator strap, Roger W. Smith white gold pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eLug width:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e20 x 18mm (curved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003e2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"63\"\u003eAccompanying materials:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"213\"\u003eRoger W. Smith bespoke David Linley wooden box, specification sheet (signed \u0026amp; dated), ownership \u0026amp; service history booklet, polishing cloth, key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCondition\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Roger W. Smith Series 2 is in very good overall condition. The case and lugs show signs of wear throughout, specifically light marks on the outside of the lugs and a deeper mark towards the crown. The dial, hands, and movement are free of imperfections and have been well preserved. All hallmarks and engravings are crisp and well defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch comes with a two-year, limited warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger W. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56991492735353,"sku":"WWG_R2456","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/files\/Roger_W_Smith_Series_2_white_gold_A_Collected_Man_London_Thumbnail_00.jpg?v=1775641741"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/5325\/collections\/Roger_Smith_001_bnnr.jpg?v=1632239134","url":"https:\/\/www.acollectedman.com\/collections\/roger-w-smith.oembed?page=2","provider":"A COLLECTED MAN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}