Mitch K shares his profound experience acquiring the George Daniels Anniversary watch, a piece of horological history. His post captures the emotional weight of owning number 35 of 35, especially given his poignant meeting with George Daniels just days before his passing. Mitch K's detailed account highlights the watch's breathtaking aesthetics and the significance of its unique, ground-up movement, a testament to British watchmaking.
I was going to come up with some catchy title line but is there anything more noteworthy?
I am officially in awe with my latest treasure. Roger Smith presented me with a piece of history. The Daniels Anniversary watch is history.
The watch is simply breath taking. Although I have had a picture of the prototype on my desk top for at least a year and a half - ever since I had the opportunity to visit Roger on the Isle of Man - the watch, in the metal, is more than I could ever have imagined.
The crowning moment of our trip to the Isle of Man, one that i will always treasure, was when my wife and I met George Daniels. At the time we had no idea that he would pass away 11 days later. In speaking with Roger, apparently my wife and i may have been one of the last non-family members and associates to speak to George. There is a symmetry that I now have number 35 of 35!
Sir George and Roger have created a true masterpiece. When seen, the watch cannot be mistaken for anything but a Daniels with its layout and balanced sub-dials with yellow gold chapter rings. The different patterns of guilloche are beautiful.
On the reverse side, the movement is a sight to behold. It firstly is a ground up movement, never to be repeated after this series is completed. A coaxial, true, but one that has been modified by Roger with the approval of Dr. Daniels. The movement is a testament to British watchmaking - conservative, well done and beautifully understated.
I must admit to face fatigue as I can't stop from smiling when I think of the watch, much less look at it on my wrist or on the counter.
Thank you George and Roger. This is and will always be a piece that will be treasured, and carry with it the memories of a special friendship and a special meeting in time.
Believe me when I say pictures do not do this justice (at least my pictures).
Mitch
This message has been edited by MTF on 2013-07-14 23:18:00 
