Part 2 - The World's Best Watchmaker - Triple Date Moon Phase

[@rayau17]

Roger Smith is incredible! I can see this as a start of a "Watchmakers" series. Great video!

[@drwindsurf]

That interview is just brilliant Adrian. I can't believe how honest and down to earth Roger Smith is and I can't believe that he just willingly shared his work process and thinking so freely, -amazing. I think this is one of your best videos...I can't wait for part 3 :)

[@Nyelands]

Why can't you believe he is down to earth. Well balanced people often are.

[@noelmurphy3450]

Excellent Part II Adrian. Cheers Noel

[@mrg1911]

Best watchmaker in the world.....wears the simple Explorer.

[@leecole5968]

I may be wrong but he's probably put a Co axial in the rolex.

[@timur9429]

It was a gift from his wifey. He talks about it on talking watches on Hodinkee. But nevertheless the explorer is the best edc one can get imho, so you cant blame him for that.

[@BDF30]

big mistake

[@billbochnak2898]

Coming from the clock event and your interaction with Sir Smith before makes the series that much better, just great stuff, thanks Adrian

[@torbensvensson2093]

Congrats Adrian for making this serie!! I’m loving it!!😍 Very interesting, very fun to see the production, the making in the CAD!!👍🏻👏🏻I’m already looking forward to the part 3!!!

[@dgb6355]

Wow, the greatest watch maker in the world wears an Explorer 1. Great vid Adrian, I just wish it was a bit longer, can’t get enough of it. Thank you.

[@thewatchenthusiast5729]

Excellent video ! Lucky you have experienced that and in turn we also did through this video !

[@BarkandJack]

I really got lucky with this one. Thanks for watching buddy.

[@guitarmike1968]

Excellent content Mate!! I’m really enjoying what you are doing with your channel. Keep up the excellent work!!

[@richardsherwin3259]

Wonderful video. Fred Dibnah, Nick Sanders (Motorcycle adventurer) And Roger Smith my three heroes

[@stephenrhodes7758]

Always a joy to listen to Roger & great insight into how he works... warts & all.

[@7777Simpson]

Never has a 10 min video on KZbin gone by so fast! Fantastic stuff Adrian! 👍🏻

[@UGA.D]

Wow! Just as cool as the first one. Thanks, again, for taking the time to make it. I asked my wife if we could trade our house for a Series 4. She balked. What a killjoy.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Thanks Adrian & Rodger 🙏 Rewatching one year later still amazed the level of detail is crazy !

[@austingavins9181]

My god, that was the shortest 10 minutes Adrian! It was facsinating and over far too quickly - cracking video mate, thank you!

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Im completely blown away - this is fantastic !

[@charlottejet4338]

This has to be one of the best watch making videos I've seen. And a beautiful product.

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks so much Charlotte. It was by far the most enjoyable and educational experiences for me.

[@charlottejet4338]

@@BarkandJack my German grandfather was a watch and clock maker. My father trained as a watchmaker. I wish I had trained as a watchmaker. Alas, I play with jet engines. But the watch thing has always been in my blood. My daily wearer is a cheap Aquis. But I'm going to treat myself to either a Tudor GMT, Rolex datejust or a JLC Master Compressor. I always look forward to your videos. Never stop making them.

[@ihabkahnung]

Sometimes the best of the best are heartwarmingly humble persons. Thanks mate, another great video. I am waiting for the next part. Have fun times.

[@GB93M]

Spot on Adrian! You can see how much he loves his job and wants to share his knowledge

[@richardbaptist5080]

This has been so interesting. Roger Smith is so open and so makes the interview so interesting. Great job!!

[@keithsolloway9544]

Hi Roger, I would have loved to had the opportunity that you had of knowing G. D. I don't think that he had all the computer aids that you now have, but times change because I now see you as a watch manufacturer of beautiful watches, not one off masterpiece. When I look back and see what watchmaker's like Mudge made with the facilities he had at hand I am amazed at their work.

[@frank327]

Incredible complexity, what a thing to engineer individually 👏👏👏

[@dreamst]

Brilliant absolutely love George Daniels & Roger Smith watches

[@BarkandJack]

They are amazing aren’t they.

[@dreamst]

Yes indeed and the passion for the art of Horology and willingness to share is inspiring😁@@BarkandJack

[@Andy-ri1ns]

Smashing it Adrian. Great work.

[@stevejopling8067]

Really enjoying this series! Thanks

[@BarkandJack]

That’s great to hear Steve. Thanks for watching.

[@tailorsoldierspy6464]

The fact that he chose to prioritize the design of the watch first and then the mechanism it's just mind blowing. Here's a good example of a watchmaker who understood that the design of the dial is what matters the most not the other way around. Roger smith chose the hard way and that what makes him one of the greatest watchmaker in the world.

[@Rosakru]

Spectacular Adrian. Thanks so much for sharing your passion with the rest of us. This is amazing information for any timepiece lover. 💕🙏 Cheers matey.

[@allanedwards9955]

Heard of George Daniels but not of Roger Smith. Wow! what a guy and watchmaker. Part 1 & 2 just went so quickly. Wish I had one of his watches.

[@ThePhilandPam]

Amazing and incredible, even his scrap box looks a work of art, brilliant video many thanks 👍

[@khronokraze]

Thanks for this. It's absolutely mind blowing what amount of thought process and trial and error goes into making a quality correctly functional watch and all components completely from scratch.

[@paulstevenson200]

Wonderful and what a nice guy. What a privilege to be able to spend a day with this man. I didn't really have a scooby about the mechanism and drawings mean nothing to me but that was fascinating. Excellent.

[@trevorjamesbradley3010]

Must have been a fantastic geek out visit. Thanks for sharing

[@robertschmidt9584]

Again great video. He’s a very humbling man and great to see where he works!

[@EricMichalsen]

He should auction off some of those scrap pieces...it'll be the closest I'll ever get to owning one :)

[@titor8017]

Well done. Seriously a good interview 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ChrisBeckman]

Very cool indeed! Great work... can’t wait for part 3. Get to feeling better- God bless!

[@Thomas_Burnett]

Fascinating stuff Adrian. I’m eagerly awaiting the next instalment. 👍

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks a lot Thomas.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Amazing 👌 the man is a genius and a gentleman , well done Adrian !

[@lewisatkinson7277]

Just came across your channel this evening. As a watch enthusiast and aspiring watch collector, I love this channel. Subscribed immediately 👍

[@ScottishWatches]

Another awesome video!

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks guys.

[@librarianrobert7426]

So beautifully photographed, Adrian. . . . You and Roger Smith are the Explorer brothers, for sure!

[@librarianrobert7426]

That's wonderful when he talks about suddenly achieving "harmony throughout the whole mechanism." What an art form!

[@abneriidelacruz6705]

Such and interesting video series Adrian! Well done. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. The watch in the video is my ultimate grail. I've known about it for years but to see how he makes it and the work involved makes it even more special.

[@ThespankedoneRidesReviews]

Great videos Adrian. Well worth the effort Thank you.

[@jolness1]

Roger is a legend and so humble. One of my favorite "indy" watchmaker (use that term to differentiate from independent brands like Rolex and Patek who are not part of a group)

[@alexestrada4023]

My appreciation for complications has now increased x928819191 after watching this.

[@kyleverson]

captivating info! this one just flew by; it was that interesting.

[@dudeymcduderson]

Fantastic videos! These watches are the holiest of holy grails!

[@DavidMoore-lz4bh]

Awesome film , just took my understanding to a different level

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks so much David. Glad you liked it.

[@DavidMoore-lz4bh]

@@BarkandJack Cheers Adrian , you really need to do more , best channel on watches by a mile , teddy and Jodie very good as well but all do different things ,

[@panakoulias]

Amazing video mate!! He is a normal guy...loved it.

[@BarkandJack]

Haha, I was amazed he was a normal guy too. So chilled out.

[@PerpetualTimeLtd]

Worlds best Watchmaker wears a Rolex 👍 Had the pleasure of meeting Mr Smith back in early 2000 when he visited the WOSTEP school and he is a true gentleman 👍👍

[@LondonLex]

Loving these videos Adrian!!!! Rogers so understated and I’m even liking Roman numerals for the first time...only this time thought!!!! Waiting for that power change over click was engrossing!!! Damn the video went so quick! Cheers again 🤓

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Man, you’re setting the bar super high.

[@colingodwin7657]

That was ace - bloody captivating.

[@romfordmobbsy]

This is probably a classic neophyte question: are there any watchmakers who make a mechanical watch that includes complications that automatically allow for February and the 30/31 day months? And the leap year? Thanks in advance.

[@BarkandJack]

There are 2 complications to check out. Annual calendars will run the course of the year and take into consideration the correct number of days in the month. But they don’t track leap years. Perpetual calendars will run until the year 2100 where the leap year changes. So any perpetual calendar will do what you want. 👍🏻

[@FloridaClay]

Thanks for this Adrian.

[@philipallen2730]

As usual Adrian great video and who hears background noise when the master is talking can't wait for the next part

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

Jeez, he’s showing us all how to make his wristwatches. I’ll study the videos and make one of my own. I mean, how hard can it be?

[@johnnunns1136]

I'd love to hear his opinions on other watch brands. As someone who has access to the caliber of watches he himself creates, what draws him to an Explorer? If it's the simplicity then has he ever considered (or even tried) creating something less complex, like a field watch.

[@ninebolts]

Great stuff, we need more

[@BarkandJack]

Glad you liked it. 👍🏻

[@NikonFM2n]

Is Roger wearing an EXPLORER?

[@BarkandJack]

Yeah, it’s a Ref. 114270. 👍🏻

[@pouletmcrooster5206]

While I do believe Roger Smith to be amongst the best watchmakers in the world, I believe that messrs Dufour and Voutilainen certainly also would warrant that honour. Nonetheless, phenomenal work and a great video!

[@lancehatch4475]

So much engineering for such a mechanical object.

[@billhayward1585]

really enjoyed the Roger Smith interview. What Rolex was he wearing? Keep up the good work.

[@BarkandJack]

Hi Bill. It’s his explorer, 114270. Glad you liked the video. Cheers.

[@jacc88888]

That 10 mins went so quickly!

[@LondonLex]

jacc88888 damn was it really 10!!!! 😲

[@thewatchloungechris]

Gorgeous pieces for sure.

[@geztaylor]

I meant to comment on part one of this video so my apologies for the late post.... I really wanted to thank you Adrian for this brilliant, ,interesting and unique content that you have crafted for us, so good I have watched them both twice ( thumbed them up and recommended them to others). I know this stuff is harder to make, more time consuming and costlier but the end result is just superb, I hope you get the views that this deserves and it spurs you in to more of this work.

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks so much Gez. I really appreciate your comment. You’re right, these videos are costly and time consuming, but hearing people like yourself enjoying them really makes it so worth it. I loved the experience so I can’t complain too much. Thanks so much for watching and again I’m glad you liked them. Cheers, Adrian

[@geztaylor]

@@BarkandJack And im gonna buy a strap of course because... Well I don't really need one but it's the most direct support I can offer 😀 Grey 22mm NATO incoming!

[@BarkandJack]

gez taylor that’s very kind of you, but only get it if you want it. Have a great weekend. 🍻

[@esperoutdoors9421]

really enjoying these vids! great content

[@andrewparker6091]

Just brilliant.......bravo!

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks so much Andrew. 👍🏻

[@herbmerced7780]

Brilliant!

[@samuelroughley6838]

Class content

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks Samuel. I really enjoyed making these videos.

[@kahalaluau]

More please!

[@P0werCore]

Amazing 👍 thanks

[@BarkandJack]

Thanks for watching Nick. 👍🏻

[@beezas]

Were Roger and the CNC man both wearing Rolex Explorer?

[@BarkandJack]

Yeah Roger was wearing a 114270, and the CNC machinist was wearing a 14270.

[@beezas]

@@BarkandJack I’ve just came across your channel Adrian. It’s brilliant! Such amazing content. I’m no where near being able to afford a luxury watch, however, I’m aiming for an explorer when the time comes. It’s interesting to me that watch makers love explorers too. Kind of backs up my decision 👍 you have a new fan up here in Newcastle….

[@BarkandJack]

@@beezas Thanks so much mate. The Explorer really is a great watch, it's a nice watch, so it feels special, but it's also relaxed and not flashy.

[@beezas]

@@BarkandJack Relaxed not flashy, that's me :)

[@bilicwatchcompany]

Dude this video was amazing, the movement design on CAD looked like a bunch of scribble to me but still very interesting

[@miketaylor7678]

smashing!

[@inlandwatchreviews5745]

Hello Adrian ,I need to send you a bottle of Slow and Low rock and Rye for your cold.

[@albertmyers7176]

Sooooo good thanks

[@kellerlambert]

This. Watch. Wow.

[@thelucentcrow9084]

Great 👍

[@michaellloyd3750]

Cool video as always. Little help please. Thinking about getting a 36mm date just in pink.£5100. Is that a good investment or in your opinion is this one of the watches that will depreciate? Thanks for any info.

[@pacocandano]

DO IT!!!!!!!! everything will depreciate eventually....

[@michaellloyd3750]

@@pacocandano well i 've sort of done it. Seen the 36mm datejust at ad today. Not enough wow to part with 5.1k. So bought 1995 15200 34mm salmon datejust it's a beauty

[@lancehatch4475]

Great watches!

[@A-FrameWedge]

Pretty good compliment to Rolex that the world's best watchmaker wears a Rolex, obviously his watches are in a different league to Rolex and I am sure he could wear almost anything but he must have some respect for Rolex.

[@watchmedicine7747]

Not bad

[@enriqueali]

Haha! That title is like waving a red flag in the direction of F. P. Journe! 😆😆😆

[@animarku570]

One question ,is he better than philippe dufour?

[@clyde2801]

Did you ask him if he knows Archie?

[@BarkandJack]

Hahaha.

[@NikonFM2n]

Archie is the court jester of our hobby.

[@haydnball990]

Everyone knows Archie. Shocked Adriqos paid him compliments in his TGV piece

[@NikonFM2n]

TGV IS DEAD

[@NikonFM2n]

@@malthus101 I was being silly cause he was MIA for a while. But now he's back.

[@thlee3]

OBE!!

[@derekshearer9049]

If a gentelman of his caliber wears a Rolex, it's another reason why l consider Rolex to be the best all round watch in the world. Cheers

[@pacocandano]

they are...unfortunately nowadays they are considered luxury items, but they have always been great WATCHES in all the extent of the word...

[@Bteebz]

What’s the cost on one of these bad boys?

[@BarkandJack]

Over £150k 🙈

[@Bteebz]

That’s insane. Lots of independents out there but this is up there on my grail pieces...just need a million dollar annual salary and several years on the wait list I’m good to go

[@sghu11]

Nice looking explorer

[@carlfloto7547]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@greaterbayareahero1401]

His cheapest watch is GBP 150,000. Not sure how competitive it is. He's Britain's answer to FP Journe. But for me I'd rather buy 2 x FP Journe;)

[@BarkandJack]

He’s miles above FPJ. The process is far more intimate, and the fact his waitlist is 5 times that of FPJ, highlights the difference. FPJ watches are great, but RS is playing in a different league.

[@greaterbayareahero1401]

@@BarkandJack Did you do a review of the Journe Factory? Journe has 3-5 times his staff numbers hence the reason why the wait list is longer for Roger;) Roger was born in 1970. There is no way he has done more than Journe. Just look at Journe's awards compared to Rogers. Even though Roger had a good teacher George Daniels it's not saying much if you don't have too many awards or recognition. Journe has achieve more though one paper. I assess them based on not just technical skills but an all rounder. Journe definitely has more style and elegance in his watches. Somehow when I look at Roger's watches it leaves me thinking that the finish is just not complete. I don't know what it is. Anyway I respect what Roger has achieved and his OBE and it's all subjective. But if we compare on paper Journe trumps here. From my point of view George Daniels is the man. If Roger can take George Daniels work of on the co-axiel escapement and move this forward into something more outstanding and unique and gets the award on this, then I take my hat of to that;) Look I am not trashing Roger Smith. I respect him as a watch maker but by the same token, I think if you are comparing him to others and saying he is the best watch maker in the world, a lot of people may not agree with this claim.

[@camatkinson4708]

blows my mind that the worlds greatest watch maker says watch with an O. Is that a Manx thing!

[@distantport]

This is no Rolex baby :)

[@neilb7117]

Why doesn’t he wear one of his own watches????

[@BarkandJack]

He hasn’t had time to make one for himself. His waitlist is silly.

[@jacc88888]

He likes Rolex as a tool watch apparently.

[@Nyelands]

I forgot to subscribe. Maybe you should remind us in all your videos so we don't forget. :-)

[@Liam-js2ol]

Liked the video, but I feel that you are a little too close to the camera. But since I see it's just me mentioning it, maybe it's just me. Great work anyway!

[@BarkandJack]

I’d agree with you. I’ve now bought a larger screen for my camera so I can frame it better. Thanks for watching.

[@dimitriskekos]

If these watch cost 150k why not to buy a Patek or Lange or Vacheron ?

[@BarkandJack]

Because, compared to Roger Smith, they are mass produced watches and won’t be handmade in the same way as RS.

[@pacocandano]

@@BarkandJack Indeed!!!

[@jayebirdjb7143]

As passionate as he is about watch making, I find it odd that he shows no interest in what other watchmakers are doing.