Bill Ackman Talks Owning Bremont, and Buying a $4.9 Million Grail Watch
One of the most famous anecdotes of horological history, known to many nerds, is the story of Roger Smith's Pocket Watch No. 2. It's a long tale, but I'll do my best to tell it quickly. Smith, a legend in watchmaking, has an eponymous brand, Roger W Smith, that specializes in handmade timepieces that are so sought-after they can gavel for hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars at auction.
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