medal for ‘Dedication to and successfully continuing the finest traditions of English and British watchmaking’. Upon his death in 2011, George Daniels bequeathed his entire workshop to Smith, and he noted "George’s whole studio was geared towards the singular goal of one man being able to design and make a watch from start to finish”. Incorporated within the studio are Daniels’ Schaublin Lathes and Hauser Jig Borer, used to make vital high-precision parts for the watches, which combine with the hand engine-turning equipment, dating back to the 1820s. Smith lives with his family on the Isle of Man. In 2018 he was awarded an OBE. In popular culture Roger has featured in the following: Morgan Freeman – Through the Wormhole Series; ‘The Birthplace of Time’ episode. Radio 4 – ‘In Business’ program with Peter Day, ‘Ticking Over’. Radio 4 news – Commenting on ‘What happened to the Radio 4 pips?’ Granada ITV news – ‘The Gift for the person who has everything’ A one-hour documentary (2015) – 'The Watchmaker's Apprentice' He has also filmed a series of mini-films for YouTube. See also List of watch manufactures References External links Interview with Roger Smith in FifthWristRadio English watchmakers (people) 1970 births Living people People from Bolton Officers of the Order of the British Empire Watch brands Luxury brands Watch manufacturing companies of the United Kingdom