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2010 was a remarkable year for Dr. George Daniels.
In January he was awarded the CBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list, and is the only watchmaker ever to receive the honour of ‘Master Watchmaker, for services to Horology’. As a result, he has been the subject of many articles and interviews, both locally and internationally, and not a week has gone by without more requests.
In March, the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, His Excellency Vice Admiral Sir Paul Haddacks and Lady Haddacks, gave a reception at Government House to celebrate George’s CBE. In his speech, His Excellency referred to the monumental contribution George Daniels has made to the horological industry, being acknowledged as the world’s greatest living watchmaker. He also made special reference to the enormous kudos George has brought to the Isle of Man; the world’s centre of excellence for hand made watches.
It was then on to Switzerland for Baselworld, where Omega hosted an exhibition to celebrate 10 years of their use of the co-axial escapement together with a reception held in George’s honour. During the fair, the Horological Academy of Independent Creators celebrated its 25th anniversary. George, as one of the founder members, was received with great acclaim, and was in constant demand throughout the event. A celebration book ‘The Hands of Time’ has been printed, and to quote from it "It is impossible to exaggerate the influence George Daniels has had on the world of mechanical horology. His legacy is colossal."
On May 21st, he was at Buckingham Palace for the CBE investiture held by HRH the Prince of Wales. A magnificent occasion with all the pomp and circumstance one would expect!
Dr. George Daniels launched the Co-axial anniversary watch at the Salon QP exhibition in London in November 2010, where it was the highlight of the show. The completed prototype will be launched this year at the same event at the Saatchi Gallery in London on 10-12 November 2011