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Roger Smith
By: Cozmopak : June 13th, 2021-18:55
I’m considering placing my name on the list for one of Rogers’ watches, specifically for the series 2. The wait now is many years. And the price is very significant, but these aren’t getting cheaper. I’d like to canvas the group and hear some opinions. I ...
Hello Cosomopak
By: GreatPilot@me.com : June 13th, 2021-21:26
I recently bought a RWS series 2 used and have ordered a series 4 from Mr. Smith so I am a fan. Opposite most decisions in my life, value has less to do with my passion for RWS than the unique experience of owning something really, really special and a pa...
Totally fair opinion.
By: Cozmopak : June 13th, 2021-22:28
The fear that a watch won’t be able to be serviced if a brand or watchmaker ceases to exist, however, is a fear that I don’t share, although it is commonly cited. Mechanical watches are only increasing in popularity, and there will always be someone capab...
You need to ask yourself
By: sham1 : June 14th, 2021-01:55
what are your priorities when buying a high end watch. For me if I had to rate my top five, it would be beauty of the dial, size (I have a small wrist so the case diameter and the lug length are crucial),quality of the finish (case, dial and movement), re...
Excellent post.
By: Cozmopak : June 14th, 2021-02:53
Thank you for sharing. I’m also a huge fan of the Pratt era UJS watches, and on more than one occasion almost acquired one. They are certainly being discovered by the general collector community. I think that a lot of the value of the Smith watch is its r...
Very well explained.
By: Watchcph : June 16th, 2021-20:36
I also recently acquired an UJ. A ref. 2 from the early 90's. Simply the most beautiful dial, hands and case. There is just something "fine" and elaborate in these pieces that current UJ pieces don't have. I consider Derek a notch above Daniels in terms o...
Yes, I think so too.
By: Watchcph : June 17th, 2021-08:22
He passed away too soon. His accomplishments with the H4, his double wheel remontoire tourbillion and his work together with Peter Baumberger are amazing, but not much made under his name, so largely incognito in the wider watch population. It is interest...
Well said, Watchcph
By: Rosneathian : June 24th, 2021-12:53
When we consider the parties who have stepped in to complete Derek's work - Kari Voutilainen, Frodsham and Josh Shapiro through the 'Pratt Watch' project - it's clear that his work is held in the highest regard by those in the know (I haven't read the new...
Yes
By: Cozmopak : June 16th, 2021-03:50
If your name is on the list and you paid the deposit (5k pounds), you will have the opportunity to receive a watch…eventually. But no more names are being added to the list