Local watchmaker receives commission from Westminster

Friday, 13 December 2013 00:00

A watchmaker from the Isle of Man has created a one off timepiece to commemorate Great Britain.

Roger Smith was commissioned by Prime Minister David Cameron’s office at No 10 Downing Street as part of the Olympic legacy.

The watch will be used as part of the GREAT campaign which is designed to showcase the very best of Britain to the rest of the world.

Roger, who is the protege of master watchmaker George Daniels, says it was a shock to be approached.

He told us more about the £180,000 creation:

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