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Lot 11
  • 11

George Daniels

Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 GBP
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Description

  • AN 18K YELLOW GOLD OPEN-FACED CO-AXIAL FOUR-MINUTE TOURBILLON WATCH WITH DANIELS COMPACT CHRONOGRAPH MECHANISM AND 48-HOUR POWER RESERVE1994
  • 18k yellow gold
  • diameter 66 mm
• gilt brass movement, Co-Axial escapement mounted in a polished steel four-minute tourbillon carriage, four-arm balance with gold adjusting weights and free-sprung overcoil balance spring, two going barrels, 48 hour duration, Daniels compact chronograph mechanism to the right of the tourbillon carriage, Daniels three-position keyless winding and differential screw winding indicator • silver engine-turned dial, eccentric gold chapter ring, roman numerals, fan-form sector for power reserve indication below XII, interlaced subsidiary seconds to the right, chronograph seconds with concentric minute recording, gold cartouche signed Daniels London, gold Daniels hands • polished case with Daniels keyless pendant and bow winding, twin chronograph buttons in the band • case and dial signed • hallmarked London 1994, case maker's mark GD • with an 18k yellow gold T-bar and double-link chain

Exhibited

George Daniels Retrospective Exhibition, Exhibit No.23, Sotheby's London, 18-23 July, 2006

Literature

George Daniels, All in Good Time, plate 23

Condition

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing. The chronograph is operating however the minute recording is not resetting correctly and will require servicing. Dial in very good condition. Case with very light scuffs but overall in good condition. A complete service should be carried out by Roger W. Smith. A service of this watch will be in the region of £10,000 - 15,000 + VAT. All prices are a guide only and subject to a full strip down and inspection of the piece in the Roger W. Smith Ltd studio, Isle of Man.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Catalogue Note

The present lot includes another of Dr. Daniels horological creations, which he called the 'Compact Chronograph Mechanism'. The watch was completed in 1994, when Dr. Daniels was in his 70th year.
This watch was made while the Co-Axial was being developed for commercial manufacture and while he was documenting his study of escapements in his book 'The Practical Watch Escapement, it was also the last pocket watch he completed.