Omega

• cal. 1045 pink gilt movement, mono-metallic balance, 17 jewels, Co-Axial escapement added by George Daniels • black dial, subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 12-hour register and 24-hour indication, apertures for day and date, outer track calibrated for tachometer, luminous baton indexes, luminous hands • satin-finished tonneau case, screw-down case back • case, dial and movement signed • stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp

George Daniels Retrospective Exhibition, Exhibit No.24, Sotheby's London, 18-23 July, 2006

George Daniels, All in Good Time, plate 48
George Daniels, The Practical Watch Escapement, p.76.

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however the chronograph is not operating. The baton indexes are discoloured and no longer luminous, but overall the dial is in good condition. Case and bracelet with scuffs throughout.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

In the 1970's Dr. Daniels began his attempts to interest the Swiss watch industry in his escapement. He had recieved a letter from a firm of escapement makers inviting him to visit their factory. He took with him some drawings and an example of a pocket watch. They did not make pocket watches and they felt the problems for a wristwatch escapement would be too great. Dr. Daniels returned to London and fitted an Omega wristwatch with the escapement and then returned to the factory. They were interested but criticised its size as it was a large thick watch and it would have been difficult to market given the current fashion for slim watches.

The present watch appears to be the watch mentioned by Dr. Daniels in All in Good Time, p.87.