The Blue | A Watch by George Daniels

Dr. George Daniels is recognised by most as the greatest watchmaker of the 20th century. From his small workshop on the Isle of Man, he would toil away to build watches completely by hand, at a rate of around one watch per year.
This film recounts the story of the Blue: one of only four fully custom wristwatches that are attributed to do Dr Daniels in his lifetime. Designed by Daniels, it was eventually assembled by his only apprentice and heir apparent, Roger W. Smith OBE, in Daniels’ workshop, using his tools and with his supervision.
In many ways, the Blue symbolises the passing of the baton, from one great watchmaker to the next. From the misty landscape of the Isle of Mann, we uncover its story.

[@almelling6699]

Roger please live a long and healthy life. And carry on with your wonderful ideas. Very best regards.

[@uliman61]

Incredible production, wouldn't expect anything less from ACM, thanks a lot!

[@stephencopestake2864]

George Daniels 'Watchmaking' is one of my favourite books over the last 30 years. A friend of mine, Cdr Craven, lent George some of his Bentleys which George eventually insisted on buying off him in the '60's. Another friend said that although he said he made one watch a year, he would actually work on six at once.

[@shabbos-goy9407]

For Daniels to accrue such a fine collection of superb highly desirable automobiles he must have been trousering more than a few quid. Yes they were cheaper in the day but they were never "cheap" per se.
Daniels is my sort of guy. Today a very rare breed.
RIP George Daniels..

[@jukesr]

Roger, i believe George would be very proud of your own accomplishments and refinement of the co axile escapement.. ps love the mini :)

[@phmwu7368]

Superb video... Roger Smith independent watchmaker constructing the purest complicated wristwatches... making 100 watches while wearing a simple classic Rolex Explorer 114270

[@stillededge]

Interested to see more of yours.

[@abcdefghi9]

I someday hope to master a craft as well.