Independents

I waited patiently for almost two years for the Roger Smith Series Two and....it came in just before Christmas Eve!!! Amidst my excitement, you must pardon the mug shots taken with a smart phone... It comes in a nice box - the C in the serial number stand...  

I am not sure I can sleep well tongiht

That is fantastic timing and a truly exceptional one of a kind piece. Congrats.

This is one of two front teeth....the other one will come in early January.....Stay tuned.

... what a wonderful Christmas you are going to have with that on your wrist! Happy Christmas indeed. Julian

I am praying for a better 2017. Am I too greedy?

Congratulations. What a Xmas present! Wear in good health and make sure you put up more pics. This is a dream watch for many (myself included)

More pictures? Perhaps I show you my small family of Independents Merry Christmas to you too! ...  

An unbelievable selection. All that\'s missing is a Dufour! Merry Xmas and I am now very Jealous

Will make amends soon

Truly a magnificent collection, Sam. I look forward to seeing more photos

A wonderful watch! You are truly a patron of the independents

but I did....and it's a lovely and enjoyable journey. Sam

You must be one of the resident independent gurus here

and what a wonderful collection, one of the best I've ever seen. Thank You for Sharing it with us. Seasons Greetings S

I learned a lot in this forum, as I gradually built up my collection. There are many lessons along the way, as you can imagine... Best Sam

That\'s an insane collection ... perfection !!

Perhaps the collector is insane

Exceptional! So much diversity! It seems you have one for every mood and occasion. I wonder how this period of the beginning of the millennium will be judged in say 50 years. Probably a 'vintage' period if not a swan song? And your collection is one formi... 

Each piece has its own story. I have come a rather long way to building my present portfolio, with countless joys and regrets along the this juncture, approximately one-third of my collection are from independent watchmakers, along with prominent brands ... 

Missed you while you were in HK (I was away) Best Sa,

Lovely decorations on the dial: the floral centre decoration will need some time to be fully explored ! Best Moritz

The engraving turns out better than I expected. Best Sam

Any R. W. Smith watch is a treasure and yours is exceptional. Best, Martin

I deliberated between the Series Two and George Daniels,and settled eventually on this piece ...

You have an army of GRAIL watches!

I know people who have portfolios many times better than mine

Merry Christmas.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to you too!

You will probably only have eyes for your wrist the coming days....don\'t forget to look up every now and then to see the family at your dinner table ;-) Congratulations with your piece of art!! Merry Xmas!

For sure this piece will be one of my favorites, if no the most treasured timepiece in my collection. I do intend to spend lots of time with my family...Despite the warm weather,.this promises to be a very joyful Christmas.... And happy holidays to you as... 

And many congratulations on an exquisite watch! Two years is pretty quick for a Series 2 because I just placed an order last month and Roger told me that it would be ready in 2020! He obviously likes you more than me! May I ask if the engravings on the di... 

I just checked my order again - it was placed in September last year, so the lead time was much quicker than I thought, though it seemed like an eternity I know this makes 2020 sound rather bad, but I placed the order through an agent that Roger uses in H... 

I have ordered the last available 38mm rose gold case (40mm is a bit large for me). I have only paid the required 10% deposit which suits me just fine! That perhaps explains why your watch was expedited. Actually, I am quite happy to wait for my watch - i... 

I love some Panerai, Rolex, Patek, Lange But if I could afford it .. a Smith would be my dream watch Far above Dufour or Voutilainen .... Those 2 would on the other hand still be my dream piece nr 3 and 3 Saw 2 or 3 of them in 2006 when I met Mr Smith ...... 

as for the Voutilainen, I prefer the older Observatoire to the more modern Vingt 8. As for the Series Two, I originally found it too traditional, but amazingly, the engraving changes everything.... Best Sam

This is a grail watch for me. In your collection is that a salmon dialed Observatoire? Merry Christmas to you and yours! Sincerely and Respectfully Joseph

Yes, it is an Observatoire in white gold.

Best wishes Alkiro

Best wishes Alkiro

The size, the weight, the dial layout, the Roman indices, the movement, the finishing and the engraving....

absolutely stunning. And what a timing!

What a nice surprise.

You did a great job with the engraving and especially on the movement. I own Series 2 and in the future I plan to have the movement engraved similar to your watch. Have a happy and healthy holiday season and enjoy that exception work of art.

Love to see your Series 2, Happy holidays! Sam

A beautiful and amazing watch

I am still high with excitement

It must make you proud to open the collection boxes every time.

Indeed. Every time I open the boxes, my heart beats faster... Merry Christmas! Sam

Wishing happiness and joy for the holidays.

it is made by hand. Here is a slightly better picture, showing a close-up of the dial: So you have a similar piece? Best Sam ...  

Amazing engraving work! Enjoy and Happy Holidays

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Love the hand engraved dial and movt. You can\'t go wrong with Roger\'s work. This one you\'ll enjoy for years to come. Cheers, Tim

I feel very much the same way. This watch grows on me. Best

Perhaps on my grand son's 100 days banquet

What a magnificent watch to add to your already stunning collection. You are a true patron of the art of Horology Happy New Year.

There is still a lot for me to learn. Best Sam

Worth the wait I am sure. That dial and plate decoration!!! Love the Series 2.

The watch turned out to be better than I imagined. The engraving was a terrific idea and Roger's work is much more refined than his earlier work....

NT