Elgintime Vintage Horological: Gearge Daniels

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It's Here!

This arrived today, all the way from Amazon UK!

I'm really looking forward to this. It's only available from the UK Amazon site.

The documentary, The Watchmaker's Apprentice, is the inspirational story of how George Daniels rose from poverty to become the most important watchmaker in modern times, and how Roger Smith embarked on an obsessive, seven-year quest just to become his apprentice.

George Daniels was likely the greatest horologist in the world before his death in 2011 and regarded as the best watch maker in 250 years some watches now sell for over a million pounds.

Roger Smith on George Daniels

Here's a new presentation from Roger Smith on the life's work of the late and great George Daniels and the heart and art of watchmaking.

Well worth a view...

New Book on George Daniels!

I have just received my copy of this new, unbelievably beautiful, book by Michael Clerizo, on the life and work of George Daniels. Fantastic!

All In Good Time

George Daniels, who passed away in October 2011, was without a doubt one of the greatest watchmakers that has ever lived. And now new additions of his autobiography are finally rolling out. Amazon sold out pretty quickly, but fortunately I pre-ordered it two years ago and I should get my copy this week!

Also, check out this forthcoming book from Michael Clerizo on Daniels life and work.

Michael Clerizo is the author of this amazing book on the thoughts and work of independent watchmakers.

Dr. George Daniels

Arguably one of the greatest watchmakers that has ever lived, has died at the age of 85.

George Daniels

1926-2011

Vintage Pocketwatch Resources

I am frequently asked about books and other resources useful in learning about pocketwatches, and vintages watches in general. There are several.

These three by by M. Cutmore provide a good deal of information on the history of watches as well as about their care and use.

Some Others:

How much is your watch worth? This book is the place to look. This is a very widely used price guide that also contains quite a bit of general information on vintage watches, watch terminology, history and more.

Practical Watch Repairing by Donald de Carle is a reprint of a classic instructional book on watchmaking. So of it is dated, some but most techniques are basically the same today.

Also by de Carle is Pratical Watch Adjusting.

For even more technical information, there's this one by master craftsman George Daniels.

This is not a definitive list, just a few I have seen. There are also many old and out of print books on watchmaking. Regularly checking used book stores and eBay will turn up a more.

Here are a few online resources:

Here's a few sources of watch material, specialty services, tools and supplies:

Wuischpard and Son, for case repair
Crystal Fit, for crystals
Dashto
The Tick Talk Shop
Otto Frei
Dave's Watch Parts and Tools
Cas-Ker
William S. McCaw Co
International Dial, for dial refinishing
Advanced Clock Repair Service, for enamel dial repairs, clock repair and more

The Space Traveller

"London-based manufacturer of watch movements and timekeeping electronics, Hoptroff, today announced The Dickens, a new 7-motor quartz watch movement. The design was inspired by styling of The Space Traveller pocket watch, one of the most audacious creations by George Daniels, England’s greatest living watchmaker."

Read more here:
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/409823

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Jeff,
I received my grandfather's watch which you restored for me yesterday. It is gratifying to see this watch in action after many years. It has probably not been working since 1912.
R. Z.

Hi Jeff!
Thank you so much! My watch looks great! The CD is great too…again,
Thanks so much,
Anna

Hey jeff. I got the watch safe and sound and the cd today. The watch looks better than I had anticipated. Another good job again.
Steve

Thanks Jeff, I am so happy I found you for repairs on my watches.
A. T.

Hello Jeff
The watch came today works great, it`s neat to hear it run. I wonder how long its been since it ran, my great grandfather who owned the watch died in 1925. I want thank you for bringing it back to life
J. S.

Dear Jeff,
My Elgin pocket watch arrived today. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. My family will treasure it.
D. L.

Jeff,
Just a quick note to let you know the watch is back home. It is an absolute joy to see and hear it run again after all these years. It was extremely emotional for me. I remember playing with it as a small boy, and never known it to work. My father would be very proud and humbled to know it was working again. I'm sure he knows. Thank you.
S. Welsh

Jeff,
Watches look fantastic, run great. I can see why you're in high demand, you're a class act. You provide detail historical summary and preliminary review of watch prior to work, fair estimate, provide post work summary, along with high res images of watches to boot. Thanks again and will certainly share your name around.
Thanks!
D. H.

Jeff,
I received the watches today and must say I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you so much. It was wonderful to wind them up and here them tic again.
G. M.

I'm very pleased with the outcome and want to thank you for a job well done. The watch looks and runs great, and the hands you replaced are very much more in keeping with an Elgin watch of this time period.
As you might imagine, to send such a precious family heirloom all the way across the country to someone who I really didn't know, or know anything about, took a lot of faith and courage. You really measured up to my expectations.
Thanks and best wishes,
B. H.

Good Morning Jeff
I got the watch back and I'm thrilled! I really appreciate your professionalism and workmanship. It's really nice to have the watch back in working order! Especially since the local repair indicated that it couldn't be fixed! Thanks so much for everything. I'll certainly be back in touch when it needs maintenance.
M. H.

Hi Jeff –
I just received the watch you repaired for me. It’s absolutely fantastic! Thanks so much for your excellent service.
A. C.

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