Although there are myriad watches on the market encompassing every imaginable combination of metals, colours, shapes, sizes and functions, there are few horophiles who have not considered the possibility of commissioning a piece made to their own specific requirements.
Perhaps the most renowned British exponent of the bespoke watchmaking craft is the Isle of Man’s Roger Smith – but the fact that his creations command six-figure sums and require new clients to join a seven-year waiting list makes the prospect of owning an RW Smith more of a dream than a reality for most.