George Daniels

• automatic gilt brass movement, slim Co-Axial escapement, mono-metallic free-sprung balance, gold guilloché rotor, the movement plate with eccentric outer rim engraved with foliate decoration • silvered engine-turned dial, yellow gold Daniels hands, eccentric yellow gold chapter ring for time display with roman numerals, yellow gold date ring with arabic numerals, silver cartouches on either side signed Daniels London • winding crown  between 7 and 8 o'clock, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • case hallmarked for London 1999 and maker's mark GD

George Daniels Retrospective Exhibition, Exhibit No.35, Sotheby's London, 18-23 July, 2006

The movement is fully operational at the time of cataloguing, however it may benefit from a clean. The dial with some very slight uneven colouring to the engine-turning but overall in good condition. Case in good condition. A complete service should be carried out by Roger W. Smith. A standard Millennium service of the movement will cost in the region of £1,980 +VAT. If the dial needs to be restored this will cost a further £1,200 +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."

Accompanied by a Daniels Co-Axial escapement leaflet and presentation case.