Roger W. Smith

Series 3

Name: Roger W. Smith Series 3 Series 3
Brand: Roger W. Smith
SKU: Series 3

Ref. Series 3

2012–present · 38mm · caliber Roger W. Smith Caliber Series 3 (hand-wound, co-axial escapement, 60h power reserve)

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In-house manufacture caliber · caliber Roger W. Smith Caliber Series 3 (hand-wound, co-axial escapement, 60h power reserve) · 60h power reserve (2.5 days)

Versatile size: fits most wrists (6–7.5 in / 15–19 cm)

38 mm case. The sweet spot for the broadest range of wrist sizes. Neither too dainty nor too bold.

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Authentication

The Series 3 three-bridge movement is recognizable through the caseback; combined with the 60h reserve and co-axial escapement, these are the primary authentication markers.

Known issues in the market

Only a handful of Series 3 pieces exist worldwide; provenance verification with RWS is mandatory.
Three-bridge movement architecture is distinctive; verify the correct bridge count through the caseback.

Area	What to check	What is correct	Red flag
movement	Three-bridge movement architecture through caseback	Three distinct movement bridges visible through caseback	Incorrect bridge count or architecture; non-genuine or wrong series movement
movement	Co-axial escapement wheel visibility	Co-axial wheel visible within movement architecture	Standard lever escapement; non-genuine or incorrect movement
caseback	Roger W. Smith serial and Series 3 designation	Serial and Series 3 designation correctly engraved	Missing or incorrect engravings; non-genuine caseback
movement	Actual power reserve from full wind	At least 54h actual run time from full wind (90% of 60h claim)	Less than 54h actual run time; worn mainspring or regulation issue

Common legitimate replacements

No serviceable parts outside RWS workshop.

Expert resources: Direct verification with Roger W. Smith workshop; rwsmith.co.im.

Authentication guide

Last reviewed June 2026

The Series 3 is a round 38mm dress watch with co-axial escapement and small seconds, positioned between the Series 1 and Series 2 in the lineup. Case in yellow or white gold. Production limited to the Roger Smith annual output.

Known reproduction risks

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No known replica. Authentication approach is identical to Series 1: verify co-axial escapement through caseback and confirm serial number with the workshop.

Presence of a date complication indicates Series 2, not Series 3
Cushion case indicates Series 4

The Series 3 is occasionally confused with Series 1 given similar aesthetics; the primary differentiation is case size (38mm Series 3 vs. 36mm Series 1) and the year of production.

Dial variants by era

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Era	Description	Identifiers
2012 to present	Silver or white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Small seconds at 6 o'clock. No date complication. Blued hands. Case in yellow or white gold.	Round 38mm case in yellow or white gold Small seconds at 6 o'clock only; no date complication "Series 3" on documentation Co-axial escapement through caseback

Service part flags

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Movement

Original: The Series 3 caliber is the co-axial without additional complications beyond small seconds. Movement finishing standards are identical to all Roger Smith movements.

Replacement tells

Date complication present means the watch is a Series 2, not Series 3
All finishing standards from Series 1 apply here identically

Case back markings

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2012 to present

Individual serial number
"Roger W. Smith Series 3"
"Made in Isle of Man"
750YG or 750WG material designation

Movement tells

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Identical to Series 1 and 2 in terms of co-axial escapement function and finishing standards.
Series 3 was introduced in 2012; examples from early production are over a decade old and service history should be documented.

Sources: Roger W. Smith official.

Ref. 1-65-01-22-12-30

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Authentication

The Series 3 three-bridge movement is recognizable through the caseback; combined with the 60h reserve and co-axial escapement, these are the primary authentication markers.

Known issues in the market

Only a handful of Series 3 pieces exist worldwide; provenance verification with RWS is mandatory.
Three-bridge movement architecture is distinctive; verify the correct bridge count through the caseback.

Area	What to check	What is correct	Red flag
movement	Three-bridge movement architecture through caseback	Three distinct movement bridges visible through caseback	Incorrect bridge count or architecture; non-genuine or wrong series movement
movement	Co-axial escapement wheel visibility	Co-axial wheel visible within movement architecture	Standard lever escapement; non-genuine or incorrect movement
caseback	Roger W. Smith serial and Series 3 designation	Serial and Series 3 designation correctly engraved	Missing or incorrect engravings; non-genuine caseback
movement	Actual power reserve from full wind	At least 54h actual run time from full wind (90% of 60h claim)	Less than 54h actual run time; worn mainspring or regulation issue

Common legitimate replacements

No serviceable parts outside RWS workshop.

Expert resources: Direct verification with Roger W. Smith workshop; rwsmith.co.im.

Era

Description

Identifiers

2012 to present

Silver or white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Small seconds at 6 o'clock. No date complication. Blued hands. Case in yellow or white gold.

Round 38mm case in yellow or white gold
Small seconds at 6 o'clock only; no date complication
"Series 3" on documentation
Co-axial escapement through caseback

Series 3