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Roger Smith

The sole living practitioner of the Daniels Method, Roger Smith builds every component of each watch almost entirely by hand in a small Isle of Man workshop.

Founded
2001
Founder
Roger W. Smith
Country
United Kingdom
Headquarters
Isle of Man, United Kingdom
Status
Independent
Signature materials
Precious metals, hand-engraved and hand-finished components
Signature movements
In-house Series movements built using the Daniels Method
Notable designers
Roger W. Smith, following George Daniels' methodology
Collections
4
Every collection

Collections & specifications

Roger Smith's original hand-made wristwatch, built entirely using the Daniels Method of independent watchmaking.

Category
Hand-made dress watch
Designers
Roger W. Smith
Case materials
Yellow gold, white gold, platinum
Sizes
38mm
Dial
Hand-engine-turned guilloché
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Alligator leather
Movements
Series 1 calibre
Movement type
Manual-winding
Power reserve
72 hours
Water resistance
30m
Complications
Small seconds · Power reserve display
Key references
Series 1
Price band
$180,000-$250,000
Full Series 1 dossier →

An evolution of the Series 1 with a co-axial escapement, embodying Daniels' escapement innovation.

Category
Hand-made dress watch
Designers
Roger W. Smith
Case materials
Yellow gold, white gold, platinum
Sizes
38mm
Dial
Hand-engine-turned guilloché
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Alligator leather
Movements
Series 2 calibre with co-axial escapement
Movement type
Manual-winding
Power reserve
72 hours
Water resistance
30m
Complications
Small seconds · Power reserve display
Key references
Series 2
Price band
$200,000-$280,000
Full Series 2 dossier →

A more complex model in the Series lineup, offered with additional indications and a resonance variant.

Category
Hand-made complicated watch
Designers
Roger W. Smith
Case materials
Yellow gold, white gold, platinum
Sizes
43mm
Dial
Hand-engine-turned guilloché, twin dial for resonance
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Alligator leather
Movements
Series 4 calibre
Movement type
Manual-winding
Power reserve
72 hours
Water resistance
30m
Complications
Resonance · Power reserve display
Key references
Series 4 Resonance
Price band
$300,000+
Full Series 4 dossier →

A patriotic special edition celebrating British watchmaking heritage, featuring Union Jack-inspired guilloché motifs.

Category
Hand-made dress watch
Designers
Roger W. Smith
Case materials
Yellow gold, white gold, platinum
Sizes
43mm
Dial
Union flag guilloché motif
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Alligator leather
Movements
GREAT BRITAIN calibre
Movement type
Manual-winding
Power reserve
72 hours
Water resistance
30m
Complications
Small seconds · Power reserve display
Key references
Great Britain
Price band
$250,000-$320,000
Full Great Britain dossier →