Part 2 - The World's Best Watchmaker - Triple Date Moon Phase 

I may be wrong but he's probably put a Co axial in the rolex.

It was a gift from his wifey. He talks about it on talking watches on Hodinkee. But nevertheless the explorer is the best edc one can get imho, so you cant blame him for that.

big mistake

Why can't you believe he is down to earth. Well balanced people often are.

I really got lucky with this one. Thanks for watching buddy.

That’s great to hear Steve. Thanks for watching.

They are amazing aren’t they.

Yes indeed and the passion for the art of Horology and willingness to share is inspiring😁@@BarkandJack

Thanks a lot Thomas.

Thanks so much Charlotte. It was by far the most enjoyable and educational experiences for me.

@@BarkandJack my German grandfather was a watch and clock maker. My father trained as a watchmaker. I wish I had trained as a watchmaker. Alas, I play with jet engines. But the watch thing has always been in my blood. My daily wearer is a cheap Aquis. But I'm going to treat myself to either a Tudor GMT, Rolex datejust or a JLC Master Compressor. I always look forward to your videos. Never stop making them.

Thanks so much David. Glad you liked it.

@@BarkandJack Cheers Adrian , you really need to do more , best channel on watches by a mile , teddy and Jodie very good as well but all do different things ,

Glad you liked it. 👍🏻

Haha, I was amazed he was a normal guy too. So chilled out.

Thanks guys.

Thanks so much Andrew. 👍🏻

Thanks so much Gez. I really appreciate your comment. You’re right, these videos are costly and time consuming, but hearing people like yourself enjoying them really makes it so worth it. I loved the experience so I can’t complain too much. Thanks so much for watching and again I’m glad you liked them. Cheers, Adrian

@@BarkandJack And im gonna buy a strap of course because... Well I don't really need one but it's the most direct support I can offer 😀 Grey 22mm NATO incoming!

gez taylor that’s very kind of you, but only get it if you want it. Have a great weekend. 🍻

Thanks for watching Nick. 👍🏻

jacc88888 damn was it really 10!!!! 😲

Hi Bill. It’s his explorer, 114270. Glad you liked the video. Cheers.

Thanks Samuel. I really enjoyed making these videos.

Yeah, it’s a Ref. 114270. 👍🏻

There are 2 complications to check out. Annual calendars will run the course of the year and take into consideration the correct number of days in the month. But they don’t track leap years. Perpetual calendars will run until the year 2100 where the leap year changes. So any perpetual calendar will do what you want. 👍🏻

DO IT!!!!!!!! everything will depreciate eventually....

@@pacocandano well i 've sort of done it. Seen the 36mm datejust at ad today. Not enough wow to part with 5.1k. So bought 1995 15200 34mm salmon datejust it's a beauty

Yeah Roger was wearing a 114270, and the CNC machinist was wearing a 14270.

@@BarkandJack I’ve just came across your channel Adrian. It’s brilliant! Such amazing content. I’m no where near being able to afford a luxury watch, however, I’m aiming for an explorer when the time comes. It’s interesting to me that watch makers love explorers too. Kind of backs up my decision 👍 you have a new fan up here in Newcastle….

@@beezas Thanks so much mate. The Explorer really is a great watch, it's a nice watch, so it feels special, but it's also relaxed and not flashy.

@@BarkandJack Relaxed not flashy, that's me :)

they are...unfortunately nowadays they are considered luxury items, but they have always been great WATCHES in all the extent of the word...

He’s miles above FPJ. The process is far more intimate, and the fact his waitlist is 5 times that of FPJ, highlights the difference. FPJ watches are great, but RS is playing in a different league.

@@BarkandJack Did you do a review of the Journe Factory? Journe has 3-5 times his staff numbers hence the reason why the wait list is longer for Roger;) Roger was born in 1970. There is no way he has done more than Journe. Just look at Journe's awards compared to Rogers. Even though Roger had a good teacher George Daniels it's not saying much if you don't have too many awards or recognition. Journe has achieve more though one paper. I assess them based on not just technical skills but an all rounder. Journe definitely has more style and elegance in his watches. Somehow when I look at Roger's watches it leaves me thinking that the finish is just not complete. I don't know what it is. Anyway I respect what Roger has achieved and his OBE and it's all subjective. But if we compare on paper Journe trumps here. From my point of view George Daniels is the man. If Roger can take George Daniels work of on the co-axiel escapement and move this forward into something more outstanding and unique and gets the award on this, then I take my hat of to that;) Look I am not trashing Roger Smith. I respect him as a watch maker but by the same token, I think if you are comparing him to others and saying he is the best watch maker in the world, a lot of people may not agree with this claim.

Over £150k 🙈

That’s insane. Lots of independents out there but this is up there on my grail pieces...just need a million dollar annual salary and several years on the wait list I’m good to go

Hahaha.

Archie is the court jester of our hobby.

Everyone knows Archie. Shocked Adriqos paid him compliments in his TGV piece

TGV IS DEAD

@@malthus101 I was being silly cause he was MIA for a while. But now he's back.

I’d agree with you. I’ve now bought a larger screen for my camera so I can frame it better. Thanks for watching.