George Daniels Anniversary

Collection profile · 2010

George Daniels’s final limited wristwatch series, created with Roger W. Smith as a hand-made British calibre project that commemorated the 35th anniversary of Daniels’s co-axial escapement and became one of his defining modern legacies.

Why it matters

Anniversary is the crucial George Daniels wristwatch series for collectors because it bridges Daniels’s handmade philosophy with Roger Smith’s later independent practice, while also marking the last significant serial project associated with Daniels’s lifetime output.

Key references

Anniversary Watch

The Anniversary Watch — Official Daniels London page for the series, describing the collaboration with Roger Smith and the lineage of the model.

Co-Axial Anniversary

Co-Axial Anniversary — The series is described as the ‘Co-Axial Anniversary’ wristwatch in the official narrative.

Anniversary Watch No. 00

Anniversary Watch No. 00 — Phillips has highlighted the platinum No. 00 example as a notable auction watch from the series.

Collection timeline

2024 — The Daniels London page presents the Anniversary Watch as a foundational late-career collaboration with Roger Smith.
2024 — Phillips notes the Anniversary watch was launched in 2010 and produced in a run of 35 examples.
2024 — Phillips and Daniels London both frame the model as a tribute to the 35th anniversary of Daniels’s co-axial escapement.

FAQ

How many Anniversary watches were made?

Phillips states that 35 examples were produced.

Why was the watch created?

It commemorated the 35th anniversary of George Daniels’s co-axial escapement.

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