Both will be offered as part of a new spring watch auction in New York City.
. The headliner is a platinum George Daniels Anniversary Watch which comes with the coveted serial number “00”—the first of just 35 produced. Daniels was famous for making very few watches, all by hand with traditional watchmaking tools. He made just 24 unique pocket watches and two unique wristwatches during his lifetime, due to the extreme difficulty with which he approached his work.
“This is the first time ever a platinum example has been up for auction,” says Boutros. “The last time we offered one was in May 2019 in yellow gold in Geneva. That piece was serial number 24. It was offered with an estimate of CHF 180,000 to 360,000 Swiss francs and it sold for CHF 456,250 [$447,704 according to the exchange rates at the time].” Each of the series pieces was produced, cased and finished by Roger Smith in accordance with Daniels’ specifications.
Boutros says the American collector is parting with the piece to raise funds for watchmaking nonprofit organizations. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will benefit three organizations: The George Daniels Educational Trust, the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers and the Horological Society of New York.But anyone looking to get their hands on the Anniversary Watch will likely also be eyeing the platinumChronomètre Souverain up for grabs.
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