rwsmithwatches hello roger do you have a email because i have a question for you !! its about making a watch case for me so i can put it on kickstarter !!
I just discovered your videos, and I'm going to "binge watch" them today. I graduated from a WOSTEP watchmaker's program in 2002, but we didn't do any case making or other major machining work, just work on the movements. So I really enjoyed this video that shows the procedures I missed.
This video has enticed me to make my very first comment on youtube. I have always wanted to know since a teenager for over 35 years how a gold wrist watch case is made. In my opinion it is the holy grail of watchmaking as there is so much emphasis on high grade caliber watch movements and how some are even hand made including parts, but nothing ever on a watch case. Without a high quality watch case the movement becomes worthless as it is just as important if not more important than the movement itself. As in my situation I have 2 high caliber movements without cases which makes them totally worthless. This is true watchmaking at it's Everest level. Technical masterpieces!!! I salute you Sir Roger!!!! You deserve an OBE if you haven't already got one.
I can’t believe that random Rolex reviews have millions of views but a step by step video of the worlds finest watchmaker explaining his craft has a couple thousand. I see not to run after what’s popular
You have just made my month Roger, I am gong to savour this greatly! Thank you for taking precious time it of your day to make these and thus feed your fans desires even more!
Well done Roger, I wish you many more years of success. I have an Omega Constellation with a co-axial escapement. I bought the watch because it is the nearest I could get to a Daniels watch.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with these videos. My three favorite watch books are George Daniels' "Watchmaking", Claudius Sauniers' "Watchmaker's hand-book", and W.J. Gazeley's "Watch and Clock Making and Repairing". They have the most hands on practical knowledge I know of for watchmaking.
Great content thank you, just about to invest in a watchmakers lathe and have a straight line rose engine which i taught myself how to use with a little help from your other series so cheers! I will keep an eye out for other content.
I've loved these videos. Thank you. Can I now ask an uninformed question.... Why not melt the gold and pour it into a caste to get the shape you want? I suspect there is a really good answer, perhaps the integrity of the material, or the costs of supplying that heat for a one off object. I don't know the answer which is why I asked.
Hi mr Smith, i have a question, Did you learned your knowledge to another men (or your family) to continue your way?and have you any student invent something new such like you that continuing the doctors way?
Wow, excellent video. I watched all 7 of case making. Can I ask a question, (the elephant in the room), how valuable was the gold bars? And Can I sweep the room, I will do it for free... just leave the keys I'll get it done right I Promise! Subscribed.
I'm curious, what kind of press is used at ~7:52? Anyone know the brand or tonnage? Anything similar sold today with the fittings used here? I'm guessing those were probably custom machined. For those that care: I did a little research and have learned that it's a fly/screw (or maybe arbor) press by one of the following brands: Manek, E.A. Adams, Norton, Denbigh? Or maybe none of them. Eh, I'm sure one of the above would also work out fine for a similar task, though - which is what I wanted to know.
Roger, cheap shot I know but....how come your press is not fixed to the floor? You seemed to be repositioning it rather a lot....what would George have said?
Cast gold can sometimes have porous areas within its structure which will make it difficult to water proof. By using the method that I do it guarantees a good solid structure.
Thank you for putting the time into making these Roger, It's a real treat to be able to watch you work.
Still getting new viewers 6 years on. Thank you.
Thanks for all your kind comments :-)
rwsmithwatches hello roger do you have a email because i have a question for you !! its about making a watch case for me so i can put it on kickstarter !!
Thank you for posting these series. I could watch this stuff all day long.
I just discovered your videos, and I'm going to "binge watch" them today. I graduated from a WOSTEP watchmaker's program in 2002, but we didn't do any case making or other major machining work, just work on the movements. So I really enjoyed this video that shows the procedures I missed.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND PASSION WITH FELLOW WATCH ENTHUSIASTS, I HOPE YOU HAVE MANY MANY YEARS OF SUCCESS!
Definitely something I will be doing when I'm older.
This video has enticed me to make my very first comment on youtube. I have always wanted to know since a teenager for over 35 years how a gold wrist watch case is made. In my opinion it is the holy grail of watchmaking as there is so much emphasis on high grade caliber watch movements and how some are even hand made including parts, but nothing ever on a watch case. Without a high quality watch case the movement becomes worthless as it is just as important if not more important than the movement itself. As in my situation I have 2 high caliber movements without cases which makes them totally worthless. This is true watchmaking at it's Everest level. Technical masterpieces!!! I salute you Sir Roger!!!! You deserve an OBE if you haven't already got one.
Absolutely brilliant; you’re a true artist thank you for sharing.
I can’t believe that random Rolex reviews have millions of views but a step by step video of the worlds finest watchmaker explaining his craft has a couple thousand. I see not to run after what’s popular
You have just made my month Roger, I am gong to savour this greatly! Thank you for taking precious time it of your day to make these and thus feed your fans desires even more!
Well done Roger, I wish you many more years of success. I have an Omega Constellation with a co-axial escapement. I bought the watch because it is the nearest I could get to a Daniels watch.
Amazing, lots of physical work to create a delicate masterpiece❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Mr. Smith, you sir, is a true legend!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with these videos. My three favorite watch books are George Daniels' "Watchmaking", Claudius Sauniers' "Watchmaker's hand-book", and W.J. Gazeley's "Watch and Clock Making and Repairing". They have the most hands on practical knowledge I know of for watchmaking.
Very fascinating to see your proces!
Early Christmas present! Thank you Roger.
What a pleasure to watch great skill involved nice teaching video..
Great content thank you, just about to invest in a watchmakers lathe and have a straight line rose engine which i taught myself how to use with a little help from your other series so cheers! I will keep an eye out for other content.
Cookson must love u making such watches!
I've loved these videos. Thank you. Can I now ask an uninformed question.... Why not melt the gold and pour it into a caste to get the shape you want? I suspect there is a really good answer, perhaps the integrity of the material, or the costs of supplying that heat for a one off object. I don't know the answer which is why I asked.
Thank you for sharing your skills. Not much written about case making.
I've just got into the British School of Watchmaking and hope to work for you one day!
Did you graduate?
Absolute ART. I've just put up my kidneys on Craigslist so I can buy your watch. Fingers crossed :)
Can you make an exact copy of the Seiko SKX007 case? I have a gold ingot and want to make my watch gold.
I wonder if you could also put a plug in the bore to bring it to shape quicker.
Hello Roger
Just Subscribed yesterday Hope your well 🙏
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Hi mr Smith, i have a question,
Did you learned your knowledge to another men (or your family) to continue your way?and have you any student invent something new such like you that continuing the doctors way?
Wow, excellent video. I watched all 7 of case making.
Can I ask a question, (the elephant in the room), how valuable was the gold bars?
And
Can I sweep the room, I will do it for free... just leave the keys I'll get it done right I Promise!
Subscribed.
I'm curious, what kind of press is used at ~7:52? Anyone know the brand or tonnage? Anything similar sold today with the fittings used here? I'm guessing those were probably custom machined.
For those that care: I did a little research and have learned that it's a fly/screw (or maybe arbor) press by one of the following brands: Manek, E.A. Adams, Norton, Denbigh?
Or maybe none of them. Eh, I'm sure one of the above would also work out fine for a similar task, though - which is what I wanted to know.
how much is that square rod of rose gold???
Truth Revealed by my rough calculation about $7000
Roger, cheap shot I know but....how come your press is not fixed to the floor? You seemed to be repositioning it rather a lot....what would George have said?
George didn't have it fixed to the floor and I simply have not got round to it.
Phew thats one expensive piece of barstock!
1.618
Do you need a guy to watch you closely around the shop?:))
Why can't you just cast the case in a mold and then machine it if necessary?
Cast gold can sometimes have porous areas within its structure which will make it difficult to water proof. By using the method that I do it guarantees a good solid structure.
You're a genius in the greatest human being I've ever seen make a watch I love you
Mr. Smith I have an extraordinary Idea for a new movement I've been working on that might pique your interest! I emailed you FFX County!
WTF IS THAT? I worked metals in school and that is not what you work with. You start off with a sheet of stainless or brass.
You start with a sheet of brass to make a red gold watch?
Joe public never heard of you pal. Just an overpriced watch by a guy with branding. Mugs will pay you
Not a single electric-powered tool used!