[3][4] He was not selected after 1955–56 season until he returned to the side in 1962–63, playing in five Shield matches at the age of 38.

Watt was out to the final delivery of the day, but the partnership set a new record for the first-wicket in New Zealand.

[2][5][8][9] Later during the season the pair put on 178 for the first wicket against Central Districts, with Watt scoring 65.

[12] He was replaced in the Second Test team by Matt Poore; New Zealand suffered a heavy defeat after being bowled out for 26 runs in their second innings, the lowest score in Test cricket.

[2] His daughter, Diana Watt, played 13 first-class matches for the Otago women's cricket team during the 1960s.