![]() “The goal was to marry our design philosophy, that favours less over more, with Roger’s refined aesthetic,” says Walton. The 38mm 18K white gold Series 1 features a custom silver dial with engraved black hour markers, a configuration suggested by A Collected Man founder, Silas Walton, who commissioned the piece five years ago. The sale will represent only the second time a Series 1 has come up for auction, with the first achieving $730,000 USD at Phillips last year. Prior to the auction an exclusive profile was filmed with Roger in which he shared the story of the unique Anniversary Watch collaboration with George Daniels which you can view here.Since it was first introduced in 2013, only 18 Series 1 watches have been made by the Isle of Man watchmaker and the waiting list is now firmly closed, making the sale a unique opportunity for collectors unable to get their hands on one. I think, like any watchmaker, my focus is always on my horological work, but it is tremendous to see that our watches represent such a strong investment for our collectors as well.”Ī donation from the sale will also benefit The George Daniels Educational Trust, The Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers, and the Horological Society of New York. ![]() Extremely rare, this Open Dial watch from 2017 was one of only four platinum pieces made by Roger in a series of 12 watches.Ĭommenting on the results, Roger said “As ever, I take a keen interest when any of our watches reach auction and it is extremely gratifying to see this continued growth in appreciation and value for independent watchmakers. Smith Series 5 ‘Open Dial’ was another history-making highlight of the auction, achieving a hammer price of $840,700 (£686,604). Smith Series 5 ‘Open Dial’Ī magnificent example of a Roger W. With huge global interest in independent watchmakers it was no surprise that this beautiful example of the Anniversary, made by Roger in 2019, should set a new milestone both for Daniels and British watches. With just four examples produced in platinum and serial number “00” being the first, the watch is an exemplar of the best in handmade, traditional English watchmaking. Poignantly, this series proved to be the final collaboration between Roger and George who wanted the Anniversary model to also be a celebration of his life’s work. The Anniversary watch series comprised a total of 47 watches which were made to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the co-axial escapement. Leading the auction was the very first platinum George Daniels Anniversary Watch ever made, bearing the unique serial number “00.” Realising $2,389,500 (£1,951,299) it set a record, not just for any George Daniels wristwatch – and any British-made wristwatch – sold at auction. Smith watches has continued with these latest records being set at Phillips’ New York headquarters on 11th/12th June. ![]() The exponential rise in interest and value for George Daniels and Roger W. NEW YORK CITY 11/12TH JUNE 2022 - As highlights of a “White Glove” season, the historic auction included new World Record prices - outright for a British wristwatch ($2,389,500) and also for a Roger W. ![]()
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