![]() ![]() ![]() The ultimate goal could be a mechanical timepiece that never needs servicing and will always keep time through the use of these next-generation materials. The researchers are working with Roger Smith to investigate whether nano-coatings can reduce, or potentially replace, the use of traditional oil-based lubricants in mechanical watches by applying virtually frictionless nano-coatings directly to mechanical watch parts. The panel was hosted by Sophie Bushwick, Technical Editor of Scientific American and Roger was joined by Dr Samuel Rowley-Neale and Dr Michael Down, research associates at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University, which has developed an international reputation for its leading-edge work in the science of nano-materials. Roger Smith on stage announcing groundbreaking research into the use of nano-coatings to improve the performance of mechanical watches. The announcement was made at a special panel hosted by the UK Department for International Trade as part of their ‘Designing Our Future’ showcase in New York City. Smith OBE, has announced groundbreaking research into the use of nano-coatings to improve the performance of mechanical watches. Great Britain’s leading independent watchmaker, Dr Roger W. It’s an exceptional moment for watches by both Roger and his great mentor to be sold at the same auction.“This application of quantum mechanics to classical physics could create the ‘perfect’ watch that never loses time or needs servicing” New York City, 4th April 2019 ![]() This is the fourth pocket watch that George made out the 23 he produced during his lifetime. The Series 1 watch is to be auctioned alongside a George Daniels piece known as the ‘Edward Hornby Tourbillon Pocket Watch’. The piece, made by Roger in 2019, was the first of this series to be completed and is a classic, round, time-only watch in red gold with a silver dial. ![]() Smith Series 1 which will come up for auction at Phillips 2021 New York Watch Auction, 11-12 December 2021. This exceptional price has already generated huge anticipation for a Roger W. In doing so, it beat the previ-ous record held by Roger from earlier this year. When the hammer came down, the watch achieved $715,478, tripling its pre-sale high estimate and representing a record price for any piece by the British watchmaker. It was therefore a rare opportunity to acquire one of Roger’s current watches after the recent closing of his order book. Amongst these five, it’s only one of two which Roger made with an engraved barrel and balance cock.Īs a latest iteration of the Series 2 watches, this piece houses Roger’s single-wheel evolution of the Daniels co-axial escapement. Rarity is a given for all Roger’s pieces, given their extremely limited production, but this Series 2 is also one of only five pink gold watches that he made with an engraved dial and silver chapters. The Series 2 is one of Roger’s more recent pieces, being made in 2016. There was further confirmation of the rapid evolution of independent watch values with several records being set at the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XIV on the 5th November 2021, including a new British record being achieved by one of Roger’s more recent pieces. ![]()
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