Roger W Smith Series 2 Mark 1 Yellow Gold

Technical characteristics

Type

Manual-winding wristwatch

Escapement

Mark 1 co-axial

Case diameter

40mm

Case material

Yellow gold (18k / 750)

Place recorded

بریتانیا

Maker / attribution

Roger W Smith

Manufacturing method

Daniels Method

Total production of series

61 pieces

Design

Visible features

• Three-body yellow gold case with a diameter of 40mm • Hand-turned guilloché dial with three distinct sections • Custom hands and Roman numeral indices • Manual movement with visible heat-blued screws and gold-finished bridges

Case and Dial Design

The watch features a hand-finished, three-body yellow gold case measuring 40 millimeters in diameter. This architecture is described as being produced entirely within the maker's own workshop on the Isle of Man. The case construction follows a traditional aesthetic intended to house the custom mechanical movement while providing a refined profile on the wrist. The dial adheres to traditional English watchmaking principles and is characterized by a complex, multi-layered layout. It features three distinct sections of engine-turned guilloché patterns, which serve as a focal point for the visual composition. The dial is further detailed with Roman numeral hour markers and specially designed hands, reflecting the bespoke nature of the manufacturing process.

Movement and Construction

Central to this piece is the proprietary Mark 1 co-axial escapement, a design attributed to the maker. The construction philosophy follows the Daniels Method, an approach emphasizing self-sufficiency within the workshop. With the exception of specialized components such as springs, jewels, and crystals, the movement and its associated parts are fabricated, finished, and assembled on the Isle of Man under the direction of the single master watchmaker. The movement design and finishing are closely integrated into the overall production of the Series 2 model, serving as a core component of the brand's contemporary output. The aesthetic of the movement, visible through the case back, utilizes gold-finished bridges and heat-blued screws, emphasizing the meticulous manual labor involved in its creation.

Provenance and Documentation

According to the source, this specific watch was produced in 2014 and is documented as one of only 61 pieces from the initial Mark 1 series. The object is reported to be in an untouched condition, with documentation including signed manuscript materials associated with the year of manufacture. It is noted that there is no information provided within the text regarding recent service intervals or maintenance history. The Zamanito catalogue entry clarifies that the information provided is based on external sources and does not constitute an independent verification of the watch's provenance, technical state, or authenticity.

Identification

Source note

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Catalogue references

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