Gold pocket chronometer by George Daniels

Gold pocket chronometer by George Daniels, with slim co-axial escapement, thermometer and power reserve. The movement is made of gilt brass with lepine calibre construction and 48 hour duration. It has a single going barrel, Daniels three-position keyless winding and independent dead-seconds mechanism. The dial is a silver engine-turned dial with polished gold chapter ring, signed Daniels and London. The case is 18k yellow gold hallmarked London 1983, though the watch was completed in 1986.

Details

Category:
Temporary Exhibitions
Object Number:
L2015-4260
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and gold (metal)
Measurements:
watch face: 63 mm,
type:
watch
credit:
Lent by the George Daniels Educational Trust