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Ever Thought You Could Make it as a Watchmaker?

written by A.Morgan - 16th Sep 2011

Something that Omega very proudly like to broadcast is the innovative and impressive co-axial escapement. Now, you would be forgiven for assuming that Omega’s in-house team of scientists and watchmakers worked round the clock to invent the co-axial escapement, but you would be wrong. Located on a sleepy island off the coast of England called the Isle of Man, watchmaker Dr George Daniels worked day and night to produce the biggest innovation in mechanical watchmaking for decades, using nothing but his hands and a few simple tools with which to make it.

Following Dr Daniels’ book, ‘Watchmaking,’ a twenty-two year old by the name of Roger W. Smith hand built his own tourbillon pocket watch, which he brought to Dr Daniels for his opinion. So impressed was Dr Daniels that he hired Smith to work with him on his utterly exquisite and unique timepieces, and now Smith himself makes his own selection of handbuilt British watches.

Given his history and training, any watch fan would be champing at the bit to witness Smith at work, but imagine being able to get a job with him? Well, imagine no longer, because that opportunity has arrived. Not got any experience? Doesn’t matter – you will be trained from the ground up to build some of the finest timepieces ever made. All the details you need to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity are below. What are you waiting for?

“Roger W Smith Limited
Watch, Clock & Chronometer Makers

Makers of bespoke English wristwatches since 1990, and are of worldwide repute for making one of the world’s most exclusive wristwatches.

We are seeking an enthusiastic finisher to join our small team, to finish and polish parts of the exclusive Series 2 wristwatch. The successful candidate should be very dextrous, able to demonstrate good practical skills, and be a perfectionist with good ability to concentrate, willingness to learn and attention to detail. Previous knowledge of watches is not essential. The person is more important than previous experience so we would consider fully training the right candidate and the post could include flexible hours to accommodate childcare. Full training on out specialised working methods will be given in house.

Salary negotiable dependent on experience, and will increase in line with improving skill as you progress.

If you are looking for your next challenge and believe you can add value to our business, please write, enclosing a curriculum vitae to:

Caroline Smith, Roger W Smith Ltd.
Po Box 67
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM99 4LN
Email: carolinesmith@rwsmithwatches.com
Closing date for applications September 30, 2011.”

Images courtesy of Roger W. Smith Ltd.