Ska 11 Posted May 17, 2011 This guy just makes me want to ditch everything and go do a watchmaking course. Most of you will know how much of a legend he is but for those who don't he helped George Daniels develop the Co-Axial Escapement and is now in business for himself producing around 10 watches per year with a team of only 5 people. http://www.rwsmithwatches.com EVERYTHING is done by hand..... EVERYTHING The dials take 2 weeks to make. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted May 17, 2011 Heard of him and admire him.....a lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted May 17, 2011 I bet they're cheap!! Look nice though, infinitely classier than a $$$$$$ rolex or similar :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted May 17, 2011 sexy watches....reminds me of breguet :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David543 0 Posted May 17, 2011 I think he was in QP a couple of months ago when they did a feature of small manufacturers. The smallest manufacturer horologists with one or two master watchmakers and do everything in outstanding detail produce watches costing more than £100k each. An outstanding master watch maker. Co-axial movement is my 'hero' movement as it approaches the 'holy grail', a genuine advance in movement design that almost eliminates the need for periodic lubrication. I'm so sad that I want an Omega just for the movement..... That watch is a work of art. Seriously Ska, if you have the talent, vision and love for this.... Well if I had your talent watchmaking would be for me, although i know you will have other reasons to keep a stable income..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chum_2000_uk 0 Posted May 17, 2011 Oh my... he is my new hero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brendanp 0 Posted May 17, 2011 " R W SMITH" and box around it in second picture, doesn't look quite right to me. Not that I would let that stop me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samurai dave 7 Posted May 17, 2011 The beauty of a hand made object is that no two are exactly the same. That guy is a master craftsman. Wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guami007 0 Posted May 17, 2011 I made one of these back in the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
