Confined to his home on the Isle of Man for the latter part of his life, the man who put England back on the watch making map was critical of his own industry and chose but one apprentice (Roger Smith).

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Having started as an apprentice in the shoe industry at age 17, he had a clear vision, namely to make functional, comfortable shoes designed to fit the foot.

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An apprentice scheme to give young people the chance to land jobs in the Scottish fishing industry has been launched.

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It comes the day after an apprentice scheme to give young people the chance to land jobs in the Scottish fishing industry was launched.

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"The Apprentice works because the show's concept and his personality meld so perfectly, " says industry analyst Jack Myers.

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