Master watch designer and inventor George Daniels was regarded
as the finest exponent of his craft in the world. Over the course
of his career he laboriously constructed just 25 watches using
antiquated tools, creating almost every component by hand. Experts
appreciate these watches as milestones in the art of watchmaking,
and the timepieces now change hands for sums of up to GBP200,000.
This volume features comprehensive images of all of the unique
watches Daniels produced in his career. Meticulous photography
captures not only each masterpieces distinctive face, but also the
detail behind the dial and the intricate workings that power the
watch itself. Rare and previously unseen images from Danielss own
archive of photographs and working drawings are also reproduced.
Michael Clerizo worked closely with George Daniels in the
preparation of this book, the craftsman recounting his life and
career over their innumerable conversations at his home on the Isle
of Man. That ample biography is also contained herein, ensuring
that the book is a fitting and authentic tribute to the greatest
watchmaker of the twentieth century.
關於作者：
Michael Clerizo is a contributor to The Wall Street Journal
and specialist watch magazines. He is based in London.
目錄：
Introduction
''I have never been beaten by my circumstances''
Life 1926-1959
''Something deeply hidden''
''Sixteen hours a day ... seven days a week''
Watches
Life 1960-1985
From repairer to restorer'':
Old masters, first books and fast ears
"The foremost watchmaker of the eentury''
Watcges
Life 1975-2o11
OutWitting the quartz watch:
Imenting the eo-axial escapement
Finding a home:
Omega adopt the co-axial
Afterword
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Picture credits
Actmowledgments
Index
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