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Roger W Smith Series 2 Mark 1 Yellow Gold

Partially verified

The Roger W Smith Series 2 Mark 1 is a yellow gold wristwatch produced in 2014. It features a 40mm, three-body hand-finished case. According to the source, this timepiece is one of 61 examples manufactured in the Mark 1 series. The dial follows traditional English watchmaking, incorporating three distinct areas of hand-turned guilloché, Roman numeral indices, and custom hands. The movement utilizes a Mark 1 co-axial escapement, designed by the maker. The watch was constructed at the Roger W Smith workshop on the Isle of Man using the Daniels Method, wherein the majority of components are fabricated in-house. The condition is reported as untouched.

The yellow gold Roger W Smith Series 2 Mark 1 watch featuring a guilloché dial and hand-finished case.
The yellow gold Roger W Smith Series 2 Mark 1 watch featuring a guilloché dial and hand-finished case. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-winding wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Roger W Smith
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
2014
Source-reported place
بریتانیا

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The watch features a hand-finished, three-body yellow gold case measuring 40 millimeters in diameter. This architecture is described as being produced entirely within the maker's own workshop on the Isle of Man. The case construction follows a traditional aesthetic intended to house the custom mechanical movement while providing a refined profile on the wrist.

The dial adheres to traditional English watchmaking principles and is characterized by a complex, multi-layered layout. It features three distinct sections of engine-turned guilloché patterns, which serve as a focal point for the visual composition. The dial is further detailed with Roman numeral hour markers and specially designed hands, reflecting the bespoke nature of the manufacturing process.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب ساعت ساختاری سه‌تکه (3-body) و دست‌ساز دارد”
  • “صفحه ساعت از سبک سنتی ساعت‌سازی انگلیسی پیروی می‌کند و دارای معماری چشم‌نوازی با سه بخش متمایز گیلوشه (guilloché) دست‌ساز”

Movement and Construction

Central to this piece is the proprietary Mark 1 co-axial escapement, a design attributed to the maker. The construction philosophy follows the Daniels Method, an approach emphasizing self-sufficiency within the workshop. With the exception of specialized components such as springs, jewels, and crystals, the movement and its associated parts are fabricated, finished, and assembled on the Isle of Man under the direction of the single master watchmaker.

The movement design and finishing are closely integrated into the overall production of the Series 2 model, serving as a core component of the brand's contemporary output. The aesthetic of the movement, visible through the case back, utilizes gold-finished bridges and heat-blued screws, emphasizing the meticulous manual labor involved in its creation.

Evidence for this section
  • “مکانیزم ساعت نیز به چرخ‌دنگ کواکسیال مارک ۱ (Mark 1 co-axial escapement) مجهز است”
  • “ساعت از مواد خام اولیه تا محصول نهایی کاملاً زیر یک سقف و توسط یک استادکار پردازش و ساخته می‌شود”

Provenance and Documentation

According to the source, this specific watch was produced in 2014 and is documented as one of only 61 pieces from the initial Mark 1 series. The object is reported to be in an untouched condition, with documentation including signed manuscript materials associated with the year of manufacture.

It is noted that there is no information provided within the text regarding recent service intervals or maintenance history. The Zamanito catalogue entry clarifies that the information provided is based on external sources and does not constitute an independent verification of the watch's provenance, technical state, or authenticity.

Evidence for this section
  • “یکی از تنها ۶۱ قطعه ساخته‌شده از سری اول (Mark 1) به شمار می‌رود”
  • “وضعیت فنی و ظاهری قطعه طبق منبع در قالبی کاملاً دست‌نخورده معرفی شده”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific provenance history between the 2014 production date and the current listing date?
  • Are there additional records or archives that verify the production date for this individual serial number?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Roger W Smith Series 2 Mark 1 Yellow Gold
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case materialYellow gold (18k / 750)“طلای زرد (18k / 750)”
Case diameter40mm“۴۰ میلی‌متری”
Manufacturing methodDaniels Method“روش مشهور جرج دنیلز (Daniels Method)”
EscapementMark 1 co-axial“چرخ‌دنگ کواکسیال مارک ۱ (Mark 1 co-axial escapement)”
Total production of series61 pieces“یکی از تنها ۶۱ قطعه ساخته‌شده از سری اول (Mark 1)”

Visible details

  • Three-body yellow gold case with a diameter of 40mm
  • Hand-turned guilloché dial with three distinct sections
  • Custom hands and Roman numeral indices
  • Manual movement with visible heat-blued screws and gold-finished bridges

Research qualifications

  • The source does not provide specific recent service records for the watch
  • The authenticity of the stated specifications relies solely on the provided source documentation

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Roger W Smith مدل Series 2 Mark 1 طلای زرد

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record ebf5c2f01e

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