November 2026

The 200th Watch

Roger W. Smith OBE completes his 200th handmade watch, marking a milestone in his workshop’s 25th anniversary year.

Front of Roger W. Smith's 200th handmade watch, the rose-gold Series Six S6-06, with silver dial and black leather strap

Roger W. Smith OBE has completed his 200th watch, a Series Six with hand-engraved dial and red gold case

The milestone comes in the workshop’s 25th anniversary year, nearly forty years after Roger began his training at horological college, and more than three decades after he started his first pocket watch in 1990.

To mark the occasion, the watch carries a dedicated plaque reading The 200th R.W. SMITH.

Roger commented:

“It is a simple detail, but one that marks this watch as incredibly special. The number represents a lifetime of handcrafting timepieces, refining ideas and continually striving to improve. From those early college days to this milestone, it has been such a rewarding journey, and I look forward to seeing where the next chapter takes me.”

Reverse of Roger W. Smith's 200th watch, Series Six S6-06, showing its intricate handcrafted mechanical movement
The 200th Watch, Series Six S6-06