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  1. 15th June 2023, 16:53 #1
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    Roger Smith Watch - World Record Price

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-eur...f-man-65903947
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  2. 15th June 2023, 17:12 #2
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    Holly molly ..
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  3. 15th June 2023, 17:46 #3
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    Just beats Daniels record of £3,616,900 in November 2022.
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  4. 15th June 2023, 18:21 #4
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    It doesn't surprise me in the least, having avidly watched his videos re how he makes his watches. His relationship with George Daniels is the stuff of legend, as of course is Daniels' own story. Take a look here .
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  5. 15th June 2023, 19:55 #5
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    Second hand value held up well then
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    Yep and the crazy thing is I'll probably end up flipping it on SC in a week....

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  7. 15th June 2023, 20:19 #7
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    Lol!!
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  8. 15th June 2023, 20:35 #8
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    I attended his lecture two years ago where he explained how his mechanism requires less frequent servicing. So at least you will save in the long run.. :)
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  9. 15th June 2023, 21:00 #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    Yep and the crazy thing is I'll probably end up flipping it on SC in a week....

    Fundraiser would receive a suitable donation too :)
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  10. 15th June 2023, 21:31 #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by joe narvey View Post
    I attended his lecture two years ago where he explained how his mechanism requires less frequent servicing. So at least you will save in the long run.. :)
    It was completed a couple of decades before that tech was available, unfortunately…
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  11. 15th June 2023, 23:52 #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Broussard View Post
    It was completed a couple of decades before that tech was available, unfortunately…
    Also a wrist watch not a pocket watch, but still an interesting lecture.
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  12. 16th June 2023, 11:51 #12
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    "Auctioneer Aurel Bacs said the watch "redefined contemporary independent watchmaking in all of Great Britain"."

    The Isle of Man is not part of Great Britain.
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  13. 16th June 2023, 12:51 #13
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    Nice to see artisan British work being recognised and appreciated.

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  14. 16th June 2023, 12:52 #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rev-O View Post
    "Auctioneer Aurel Bacs said the watch "redefined contemporary independent watchmaking in all of Great Britain"."

    The Isle of Man is not part of Great Britain.
    Oh well

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  15. 17th June 2023, 16:41 #15
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    This is definitely worth a watch if you are interested in Roger Smith.
    Fantastic and fascinating in equal measure, I really enjoyed it.




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