Episode 104: George Daniels & Roger W Smith (The Story of British Watchmaking’s Bastions)

<p>This is the story of two watchmakers, Daniels &amp; Smith, who kept British independent watchmaking alive prior to the phrase independent existing. This chronicle encompasses Daniel’s story from Army service until pocket watches, fascination with Breguet, the Clutton &amp; automotive connection, selling the Co-Axial, his pocket watches, wristwatches, the story of his first meeting with Smith, Smith’s near-decade attempt to become his pupil, Smith’s history, and a complete catalogue of Smith’s wristwatches so far. Of course, this includes many meandering and many offshoots, as you’ve grown to expect. We hope you enjoy. </p><p><br></p><p>Links Mentioned:</p><p><br></p><p>Pocket Watch Two:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.phillips.com/detail/roger-smith/185574">https://www.phillips.com/detail/roger-smith/185574</a></p><p><br></p><p>G W Daniels Chronometer:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2017/watches-sale-l17054/lot.119.html">https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2017/watches-sale-l17054/lot.119.html</a></p><p><br></p><p>1924 Bentley 3-Litre:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/pa26/lots/r0059-1924-bentley-3litre-speed-model-tourer-by-vanden-plas/">https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/pa26/lots/r0059-1924-bentley-3litre-speed-model-tourer-by-vanden-plas/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Cecil Clutton:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/02/cecil-clutton-collector-profile.html">https://watchesbysjx.com/2026/02/cecil-clutton-collector-profile.html</a></p><p><br></p><p>Breguet 3862:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4278226">https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4278226</a></p><p><br></p><p>The Clutton Pocket Watch:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://watchesbysjx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/16-The-first-Daniels-owned-by-Clutton-completed-in-1969.-Image-SJX-compositeAntiquorum.jpg">https://watchesbysjx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/16-The-first-Daniels-owned-by-Clutton-completed-in-1969.-Image-SJX-compositeAntiquorum.jpg</a></p><p><br></p><p>Edward Hornby:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.phillips.com/detail/george-daniels/NY080121/102">https://www.phillips.com/detail/george-daniels/NY080121/102</a></p><p><br></p><p>Atwood &amp; Daniels:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/george-daniels-seth-atwood-documentary-roger-smith">https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/george-daniels-seth-atwood-documentary-roger-smith</a></p><p><br