Breaking News: George Daniels, Master Watchmaker, Has Died

According to several sources, master watchmaker George Daniels died this evening in his home in the Isle of Man.  Daniels is, of course, the inventor of the co-axial escapement, which was eventually purchased by Omega, and though he only built 37 timepieces (not including …

Imported: 22. Oct 2011 (01:56), Wristwatch News, Reviews, & …

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