In his lifetime (1926 – 2011), Daniels made only 23 pocket watches. Of all these, the Space Traveller is the most revered. Here are five things to know about it.
An introduction to this George Daniels pocket watch that sold for US$4.5 million ($6.1 million)
(July 10): Horology buffs will be familiar with the name George Daniels. Even if you’re not, it's likely that you know one of his most famous inventions—the Co-Axial escapement, which was co-opted by Omega and features in the brand's top-rated movements, including all their Master Chronometers. An English watchmaker, George Daniels, was also the only horologist to have ever received a CBE and MBE for his contributions and services to the world of horology.
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