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ROGER W SMITH - The Watchmaker
Profisles
Sunday, 8 December 2024 - 1 hour 7 minutes
Meet ‘The Watchmaker’.
In our second episode, we speak with Roger W Smith OBE, hearing the remarkable story of his rise from Watchmaker’s Apprentice to the top of the industry, running his own workshop of apprentices and forming the Alliance of British Watchmakers; we remember his extraordinary mentor, the great George Daniels, who also lived and worked in the North of the Island; we meet some of Roger’s apprentices and get an exclusive insight into some of the cutting edge machinery they use to create their masterpieces; talk about how they find it to be living on and working from such a small landmass and Roger reveals the latest poignant project he has been tasked with, honouring his mentor and friend.
You'll find photos and videos of the workshop tour on our socials: Facebook
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