George Daniels 100: “The Genesis of Artisanal Watchmaking” at IAMWATCH
An exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of George Daniels, considered Britain's greatest watchmaker, will be a highlight at IAMWATCH 2026. The exhibition, presented by Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo and The Hour Glass, will showcase 22 of Daniels' significant timepieces, including his pocket watches Space Traveller I and II, a unique four-minute tourbillon, and an Omega De Ville featuring his Co-Axial escapement.
- Exhibition runs from November 12-15, 2026, with public days November 13-15
- Admission is complimentary
The exhibition will feature 22 of George Daniels' watches, representing the majority of his horological output.
Among the displayed watches are Space Traveller I (1982) and Space Traveller II (1982), with the latter being Daniels' personal watch.
Also featured is a 1987 grand complication, a unique four-minute tourbillon, and a 1999 platinum Omega De Ville with the Co-Axial escapement.
The exhibition will include the premiere of a new film exploring Daniels' influence on watchmaking.
George Daniels was a self-taught horologist, engineer, and master craftsman who witnessed the rise of quartz and the subsequent mechanical watch renaissance.
Daniels created 24 pocket watches and two wristwatches during his lifetime, and collaborated with Roger Smith on the Millennium and Anniversary Series.