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"the Watchmaker’S Apprentice”- Collector's Edition

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The story of George Daniels and his apprentice Roger Smith is now out on DVD, and for a short time is being sold as a Collector's Edition.

 

I'm a huge admirer of George and Roger and as soon as I heard this documentary was created I've been in contact with the co-producer Zoe several times hounding her for a date of release on DVD.

 

Well, she emailed me last night and I'm sure she's relived to tell me it's now on sale, and for a short time in a limited edition collectors set.

 

I know my friends here at WRT would also be interested in this too, so here's the link boys :)

 

http://www.thewatchmakersapprentice.com/limited-edition/

 

 

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I received my copy in time for Christmas. It's exceedingly well done although I think the title should have been "The Watchmaker and his Apprentice" as I felt the bias was not heavily enough in favour of Roger Smith. That said, it's a must have for any horologist.

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