Roger W. Smith Ltd. / Series 2
Roger W. Smith Ltd. Series 2
Collection profile · 2006
Roger W. Smith’s core hand-made wristwatch series, built on the Isle of Man using the Daniels Method and often treated as the clearest expression of Smith’s independent watchmaking.
Why it matters
Series 2 deserves mid rather than fallback treatment because it is central to Roger W. Smith’s output and to modern British independent watchmaking.
Key references
Collection timeline
- 2004 — Roger W. Smith begins the idea that becomes Series 2.
- 2006 — The Series 2 prototype is completed.
- 2010 — Series 2 becomes a defining expression of Smith’s mature independent production.
News
- Series 2 is described on the official watches page Official history — The official page states that the Series Two idea came in 2004 and the prototype was finished in February 2006. ↗
FAQ
Why is Roger W. Smith Series 2 important?
It is the core wristwatch series most closely associated with Smith’s mature use of the Daniels Method.
Where is Series 2 made?
Roger W. Smith watches are made on the Isle of Man.
More from Roger W. Smith Ltd.
- Great Britain — A special commission featuring a unique hand-engraved dial depicting the British Isles, showcasing Smith's artisanal engraving skills alongside his watchmaking.
- Open Dial — Skeleton or semi-skeleton pieces revealing the hand-finished movement architecture and co-axial escapement.