R.W. Smith Series 2 in Paris — WatchProSite Forum Digest

amanico · 2019-06-04T17:14:57Z

Amanico shares an exclusive look at a rare R.W. Smith timepiece in Paris. Discover collector insights on its design, movement, and dial details.

Amanico shares his privilege of encountering a rare R.W. Smith timepiece during a Laurent Ferrier event in Paris. He meticulously details his appreciation for the case, movement, guilloché dial, and hands, while candidly expressing his personal reservation about the Roman numeral hour markers, offering a balanced collector's perspective.

I just came back from an event in Paris, about the new Laurent Ferrier watch, but I had the pleasure to meet there an old friend of mine who brought some stunning watches with him. Among them, this RW Smith.

The case is very much my taste, the movement is top, the guilloché of the dial too, the hands... The only thing I don't really like is these roman hours markers.

I feel deeply honored to have been able to see such a rare bird. And, once again, this movement.... Wow!

Enjoy,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

A preference is stated for the 38mm version of the R.W. Smith Series 2 over the 40mm, with a suggestion that a yellow gold case would enhance its majestic appearance.
One collector expresses that the R.W. Smith is their grail watch but dislikes how the power reserve indicator intersects the chapter ring on the Series 2, suggesting alternative placements or a smaller size.
A contributor expresses a strong desire to see and potentially try on such a gorgeous and rare watch in person, highlighting its aspirational status.
A question is posed regarding what alternative hour markers the author would have preferred instead of the Roman numerals, inviting further design discussion.

The Discussion

elliot55

Jun 4, 2019

Sensational. And Also...

... Sensational. I am curious to know what you would have preferred in place of Roman markers. -Scott

Brandon Skinner

Jun 4, 2019

Agreed.

I can't picture anything but Roman here which I think works quite well.

amanico

Jun 4, 2019

Baton markers or Breguet numbers. [nt]

Hahnpaulo

Jun 5, 2019

Breguet numbers!

it would be my preference as well!

amanico

Jun 5, 2019

There is some Breguet DNA in this watch... Breguet numbers would make sense, indeed. [nt]

elliot55

Jun 6, 2019

I Think...

... That's right.

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