![]() ![]() All parts are hand-crafted from beginning to end, including the slender, blued steel hour and minute hands, tipped with spades.Ī cartouche at twelve o'clock references "R. The centre of the dial occupies yet another, deeper section, with its hand-turned, basket-work pattern. This chapter ring has a trench separating it from a second chapter of a polished silver circle and blue inked Roman numerals. Moving to the dial, it has an outer chapter of engraved, blue minute markers, which marked Smith's first use of blue ink on his dials. 06-C" hand engraved on the reverse, along with both traditional and maker's hallmarks. The case is fitted with sapphire glass on the front and back, with the "SERIES 2" and "No. If we first examine the stainless steel case, we see that this was created in the Mark 1 style, which possesses rounded edges and shorter lugs compared to his current pieces and indeed, even with later pieces of the Series 2, which have a slimmer, more curved form. A very early example from 2007, its early characteristics have made it a particularly sought-after piece from the English watchmaker's oeuvre. Smith Series 2 is a watch that marks an intriguing period in Smith's watchmaking career. These watches are covered by the warranty from the original manufacturer.This unique stainless steel Roger W. You can write to us directly at for further clarification.Ī Collected Man is also an authorised retailer for a number of watchmaking brands. ![]() Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information. This is separate and supersedes, the standard warranty offered by A Collected Man. Due to their age, some pre-owned watches should not be subjected to the same conditions as when new.Īny of our pre-owned watches which have been serviced by their respective manufacturer, will carry the manufacturer’s servicing guarantee. This excludes any damage sustained due to improper use or accident. Our pre-owned watches, unless stated otherwise, are covered by either a full or a limited twenty-four month warranty. The satisfaction and trust of our clients is of the highest importance, to everyone at A Collected Man.Īll of our pre-owned watches have undergone thorough, non-invasive mechanical inspections and have been serviced, if appropriate, to ensure that they meet our highest standards of timekeeping and functionality. If something goes wrong, we’ll always strive to remedy the situation in a timely manner and to the best of our ability. We stand by the quality of all of our pre-owned watches and mechanical objects. Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment. The watch is like new, having been worn on only two occassions and comes in a Linley presentation box. The current waiting-list for a new, open-dial Roger W. It has a custom, english, floral-engraving, a raised barrel bridge and balance cock, and again english-finished, frosted and gilded plates.įinally, the watch is equipped with Roger's latest, single-wheel version the Co-Axial Escapement, invented by the late George Daniels. ![]() The movement is very-much inspired by the British style of pocket watches of Tompion, Graham and Arnold. Smith the flag-bearer of British haute-horology. This, together with the dominating three-quarter main plate, shows what makes Roger W. Much like the dial, the movement also shows multiple layers of depth. The beautiful movement is revealed through the sapphire case-back. Black, drilled dots mark the seconds, centring around a slim, flame-blued steel seconds' hand, with an elegant counter-balance at one end. The large, sub-seconds register at six o'clock, is detailed through a grained seconds chapter, circumnavigating it. The boss and counter balance are black polished. All parts are hand-crafted from beginning to end including the slender, purple-flamed gold hour and minute hands, tipped with spades.Īt ten o'clock sits a power-reserve indicator. T he up/down hand is made from steel which is flame-blued to a purple hue. A raised cartouche at twelve o'clock references "R. The dial features english-finished, frosted and gilded plates, gold chatons and flame-coloured screws. The open-dial features a thin, outer-chapter of engraved, black minute markers, with every ten seconds, further identified by its corresponding arabic numerals. SMITH" on the lining, just like the 18-carat white-gold tang buckle. The case has straight lugs with a black alligator strap, supplied by Roger W. 07-OD", as well as bearing the traditional and maker's own hallmarks. The case has sapphire glass on the front and back. The case-back is engraved with "SERIES 2" and "No. The round, white-gold case measures 40 mm in diameter, excluding the fluted crown.
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