Roger W. Smith - Building Watches From Scratch

Roger W. Smith lives on the peaceful and remote Isle of Man where he creates watches from scratch. Smith is considered as one of the most important and sought-after independent watchmakers out there. Swisswatches visited Smith in his Atelier on the Isle of Man for an in-depth and very personal conversation about the evolution of his brand. A story about British watchmaking excellence.
-----
• Subscribe to our channel ► bit.ly/2xECeAk
-----
• EN: swisswatches-magazine.com/
• DE: swisswatches-magazine.de/
• Instagram - / swisswatches
• Facebook - / swisswatchesmagazine
• E-Mail - [e-mail]
-----
► About SWISSWATCHES
Swisswatches Magazine is one of the world’s leading platforms for watches. We provide our readers with an exclusive, carefully selected assortment of mechanical watches, update them on exciting novelties from the watch industry, and also present rare exceptional timepieces and ardent collectors’ favourite watches.
We are fascinated by mechanical watchmaking, uncompromising craftsmanship and a passion for detail. We want to share this passion and work to preserve this century-old artisanal way of telling the time.
Through extensive research and journalistic expertise, our personal point of view is the centre of our focus and we have reserved the freedom to solely cover stories that lie close to our hearts. We want to entertain, impart knowledge, encourage discourse and enable our readers to immerse themselves in the world of watches and get to know distinguished personalities from the industry.

[@tank.4496]

I'm not sure if I'm more amazed at Rogers dedication to his craft or the interviewers dedication to his hair. Absolute precision hair spring work from both men.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I laughed out loud 🙏

[@ricksterk7014]

Lol little bit of hair envy

[@jeffreygoss8109]

I’m sure that quaff requires more upkeep than the watch.

[@terrypassfield6854]

@@juniorjohnson5961 I also laughed out loud 😂. It’s truly perfect hair, is he a ballroom dancer, when not involved with the watches.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

​@@terrypassfield6854 I'd forgotten about this & had another good laugh ✊

[@markdance574]

Daniels and Roger are two legendary super heroes of watch making .

[@boydsargeant7496]

Long live Roger, we need British watchmakers!

[@jeffreygoss8109]

I love British design. Love my Farer and saving for an anOrdain.

[@brendanwatches3094]

The man is a gentleman genius.

[@TheOneInYellow]

Wonderful introspective and illuminating interview, thank you! The Daniels method lives on in Roger W. Smith, and both George Daniels and Smith have helped push British watchmaking back into the limelight, ushering in new brands too: Garrick Watches, anOrdain, Stuthers, Charles Frodsham, Warwick Watches, and more! 👏🏽⌚🇬🇧

[@thereismoretolifethanrolex]

Fantastic insight and beautifully shot 😍

[@mikebruegger8654]

Stunning craftsman. Simply astonishing work....

[@edgeyt1]

Great insight; these are the kind of interviews that are historically essential. To deviate slightly: can I ask watchmakers to consider the humble desk clock and it's potential - the form has so much potential.

[@adbraham]

Absolutely fantastic

[@1965simonfellows]

a genuine maverick.

[@jeffreygoss8109]

I tried to change a battery and after winning the battle getting the back off the battery shot across the room never to be found and I destroyed the tab holding the battery in. I would not make a great apprentice

[@jasonking6892]

Britain🇬🇧 has Great Indugerous People Unfortunately in the last 50 years we have had incompetent corrupt useless governments..who have never invested in our Work Force or our people..

[@Dr_LK]

*indugerous? You mean indigenous?

[@jeffreygoss8109]

@@Dr_LKI think he meant industrious. The British have great engineering but production is not always great. I’m American so I get to watch Boeing produce a flying coffin

[@miken2076]

I had a 1988 Milano Gold. I had a love/hate relationship with it. Driving was wonderful, but repairs were difficult, even when it was new. Eventually, it developed an intermittent problem; sometimes it would not start and it would have to be towed fifty miles to the Alfa repair shop. A wonderful but problematic car

[@sandraelder1101]

I recently watched The Watchmaker’s Apprentice. Very interesting.

[@BronsonM6049]

Not even finished and I'm amazed

[@BrunoWiebelt]

wondering ,what is the brand of the cnc machine that is used?

[@BronsonM6049]

Wow

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Very interesting I was wondering if he made everything including the mainspring Jewels Christal & straps.

[@ekimandersom4478]

If you actually listened you would know. 31:00

[@juniorjohnson5961]

@@ekimandersom4478 Some people get a kick out of being a smart ass !

[@forsdykemontague1017]

@@juniorjohnson5961Agree, both on smart arses and which parts are “bought in”, George fashioned his own Jewels and was interesting to note that Smith now buys in !

[@radoslawjocz2976]

Very interesting talk. I need to find out how to make 1 minute tourbillion for the clock.

[@JamesAlexander14]

If I win the lottery, put my name down for the series 1❤️🙏🇬🇧

[@michaelatkinson5681]

Me too

[@sandraelder1101]

I’m curious how expensive they are…

[@Rog5446]

If anyone is wondering what watch Roger was wearing. it was probably the Rolex, that his wife bought him.

[@ianjenks2707]

In a previous video he was wearing an Explorer, which he described as a workhorse.

[@mattwilson9585]

What a Blessed time to know the Lord Jesus Christ and His intelligence to create.

[@douglaswragg7972]

Why is the clock in the room not working?

[@juniorjohnson5961]

No one could fix it 🥺

[@douglaswragg7972]

@@juniorjohnson5961 What, with all that incredible talent available? I am amazed!!! What was the problem with the clock that stopped it from running?

[@juniorjohnson5961]

@@douglaswragg7972 I was just kidding ... Have no idea why it wasn't running I'm shure Roger could .

[@douglaswragg7972]

@@juniorjohnson5961 Thanks for that. I appreciate your sense of humour.

[@Mpayne1472]

Probably didn’t want it to interfere with the interview