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At that time, Roger and his family had moved from Texas to Sacramento, CA. His early musical education began in church but because of creative limitations he soon lost interest. Since 1998, Roger has been a part of the Tower Sound, drawing on all of his earlier experiences and influences to lead him to where he is today.įrom the time he was a child Roger played piano and took music lessons. It does not store any personal data.Roger Smith was born to play the Hammond organ, and destined to become a member of Tower of Power. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category 'Performance'. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category 'Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category 'Necessary'. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category 'Functional'. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category 'Analytics'. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. What’s So Special About Independent Watchmakers? George Daniels Co-Axial Anniversary Edition By Roger Smith At 2016 Bonhams Auction (Updated With Result)

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Roger Smith Series 4 Triple Calendar: Excellence In Hand-Crafted English Watchmaking * This article was first published on Apat Behind The Lens: Roger Smith Series 2. Price: in 18-karat gold the Series 2 retails for $125,000 Movement: manually wound caliber, 2.5 Hz/18,000 vph, power reserve 36 hoursįunctions: hours, minutes, small seconds power reserve display

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Now I need to find one of the Open Dial versions to photograph!įor full information on the origins of this model, please visit Quick Facts Roger Smiht Series 2Ĭase: 40 x 13 mm, stainless steel, crafted using the Daniels method The Smith Series 2 a watch that I was delighted to have the opportunity to borrow and photograph, and if the stars align in future I would be more than pleased to add one to my own collection.

Coherence and harmony: as a whole, does the appearance of the piece make sense? In particular, do various parts seem to blend well, and does the watch maintain the visual interest mentioned above without having to be jarring?įor me, the Series 2 passes both of these tests quite easily.Īnd the appeal of the Series 2 goes well beyond the look of its dial, of course, with its co-axial escapement, its clear linkage to the tradition of George Daniels, and the devoted work that Roger and his team put into each and every part of the watch.

Visual interest: are there enough visual landmarks and engaging textures to make my eye linger?.

Two big things I’m hoping to see from a watch when I see it peeking out from below my sleeve: Wrist shot: Roger Smith Series 2 in stainless steel Other than that, perfect conditions, right? If your watch pals are like mine, they love to meet over meals! That’s great as far as it goes, but if you’ve brought your camera along you’ve probably noticed that most restaurant lighting is diabolical: too bright or too dark overall, with glaring pinpoint spotlights, and usually involving halogen lamps that throw a strange orange light that is almost impossible to correct.Īnd, whether you are holding the watch in hand, wearing it on your wrist, or perching it on a table being jostled by the elbows of your compadres, achieving a stable relationship between the positions of the watch and camera is virtually impossible. Shooting watches in the calm of my home office with controlled lighting and a stable tripod is great, but sometimes opportunity knocks in less favorable settings.

Shooting the Roger Smith Series 2 in the wild Of course, you can also get an even better sense of the design and finishing choices made by Roger straight-edged plates and bridges and simple shapes, frosted surfaces, chatons and bridges affixed with deeply blued screws. In this movement view, the key technical item to notice is about halfway up near the left edge: the co-axial escapement, which was developed by Daniels and improved by Smith. Detail view of the Roger Smith Series 2’s movement

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