George Daniels: A Master Watchmaker & His Art Hardcover – April 1, 2013

This wonderful book is the perfect companion to George Daniels' autobiography "All In Good Time", adding innumerable details about his life and work that are not in the earlier book. If it went no further than that, it would be an essential book for anyone interested in horology.But there are pictures! Among them are dozens of breathtaking, superbly printed color photos of Daniels' watches, many larger than life, inside and out, in nearly microscopic detail. With unprecedented clarity the photos show Daniels' hand-engraved and rose-engine turned dials and the graceful shapes and immaculate finish of the hundreds of inner components that cannot be seen outside the case. Daniels was both artist and technical innovator; both sides of his creative work are exhibited beautifully here.Then there's Daniels' life story, so unlikely you would think it fiction. He rose from grinding, Dickensian poverty to the inner circles of British aristocracy, propelled by a formidable intellect, an heroic work ethic, unmatched artistic skill and unstoppable ambition. What a life! What a book! If I had a hat, it would be off to Michael Clerizo.Bill Taylor ASC

I discovered George Daniels in 1978 from a magazine article. Since then I have purchased every one of his books to learn what he knows and how he thinks. Being a camera repairman for over 42 years I have an affinity for precise things that are mechanical. This is the best book I've ever read on both his personal work as well as the way he thought when approaching the problems of designing completely new ways for the mechanical watch to keep time.I am also a fan of the beauty of the design of his watches and there are no others which can compete with his work.I read biographies to learn about other people and how they think and live. George Daniels was such an inspiration coming from a "street urchin" to "the man with million dollar hands" that his story and the beauty of his creations will inspire even if you don't have a passion for watches.

With a plan from Scientific American`s Amateur Scientist, in the sixties I built a very accurate electronic timepiece using tunnel diodes. The process was enjoyable as I was good with electronics and things mechanical. After reading A Master Watchmaker and His Art, I realize I should have spent my "time" building my first mechanical watch and who knows how many more after. The images in this book are superb. The book is superb; An insight to one or two of the aspects of humanity.

This book presents a complete review of all the watches Daniels made. With the detailed internal photographs, the book is better than holding the watches in one’shand.

Beautifully illustrated book written brilliantly and elegantly by one of the world's experts on a genius watchmaker.

A good biography of the greatest watchmaker of the 20th century. An inspiring successful life, starting from the hardest possible childhood, full of challenges, willpower and dreams becoming reality ... Enjoyable and inspiring reading for anybody. Great the collection of beautiful pictures of the artworks of Daniels.

This book is actually better than I expected it to be, I have the autobiography and I felt this may be more of the same. However it's content is diiferent, even though I knew George this new book describes him a differnt manner.The photo's are superb and that alone would justify buying this book

What more can be said of one of the most talented watch maker of our time. RIP George!