Independents
Discover what Roger W. Smith, the celebrated British independent watchmaker, wears and the community's insights into his personal watch choices and the value of his craft.
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Independent watchmaker Roger Smith OBE's choice of a new Omega Speedmaster sparks a debate among collectors. Discover insights on modern vs. vintage Speedmasters, expert endorsements, and ownership experiences.
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What magazine is that?
Not totally clear by your photo, but is that a magazine focused around Instagram posts?
It's a monthly Christopher Ward magazine, sent to owners of CW watches.
I'm quite sure it's legit, Fab.
What a relief
Your headline scared me for a second, Padj! I was scared he was caught by the tabloids wearing womens clothes or someting ... Im glad it was just someone elses watch he was wearing. Phew!Haha.
Roger has always supported the British watch industry
so I guess wearing something almost British was only to be expected. I would love it though if he spent a bit of money on a Charles Frodsham double impulse wristwatch or perhaps wear a Daniels!
I think this is a case of mistaken identity!
Even buying one RW Smith necessitates me to sell my London flat!
He seems to wear much more humble pieces
Often he is seen wearing his Rolex Explorer 1 in pictures from his workshop. I believe when he was awarded with a medal by the queen he had to borrow one of his own watches from a client since he doesn’t own one himself. It’s a good thing you are supporti...
After having lived in the UK for 36 years
I thought it was only right that my retirement and farewell gift to myself should come from the country I had spent most of my life in. I am just fortunate that the UK has one of the best watchmakers in the world.
I think you can’t go wrong with this idea, Sham
First of all it’s one of the finest watches you can buy. Second, should you regret it, it would not be too difficult to sell.
