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A sequel worth waiting for. Merci @fpjourneofficial 🙏 by @shani.watch

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Rexhep Rexhepi - Horlogers à Genevè by @shani.watch

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A perspective on the past 25 Years of Independent Watchmaking:
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1998 - George Daniels Millenium - 37mm yellow gold case. It is understood that 47 yellow gold and 8 white gold were produced.
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2000 - Philippe Dufour Simplicity - 37mm rose gold case. Between 2000 and the present day it is understood that around 215 Simplicities have been produced in both 34mm and 37mm
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2005 - F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain - 38mm rose gold case. The CS has been produced in both 38mm and 40mm and is still currently in production.
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2007 - Roger W. Smith Series 2 (custom dial) - 40mm rose gold case. The Series 2 has been produced in both 38mm and 40mm and is still currently in production.
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2018 - Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain - 38mm platinum case. A limited series of 25 in rose gold and 25 in platinum.
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#independantwatchmaking #georgedaniels #georgedanielsmillennium #philippedufour #philippedufoursimplicity #fpjourne #fpjourneofficial #fpjournechronometresouverain #rogerwsmith #rogerwsmithltd #rogersmithwatches #rogersmithseries2 #rexheprexhepi #rexheprexhepichronomètrecontemporain #akrivia #horology #hodinkee #sjxwatches #watchesbysjx #acollectedman #esperluxe by @shani.watch

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Motor City Collectors GTG… taken in SLOWS BAR BQ by @shani.watch

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GO TIME!!! 🇨🇦 taken in Burlington, Ontario by @shani.watch

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Today we celebrate the 100th birthday of the late, great Dr George Daniels CBE — a true pioneer of independent watchmaking.

Daniels didn’t simply make watches; he changed the course of horology. A master who believed one watchmaker could create an entire timepiece by hand, his uncompromising pursuit of mechanical excellence inspired generations of independent watchmakers who followed.

His legacy lives on in every independent watchmaker who chooses creativity, craftsmanship and conviction over convention. by @shani.watch

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Today, August 19, marks 100 years since Dr. George Daniels CBE was born.

I’m probably not quite qualified enough to write this. But I wore this watch again today and felt like I had a few things to say.

I have been fortunate enough to acquire more than a few watches, but almost all remained just that: watches. The George Daniels Millennium is somehow different.

Daniels made only around two dozen pocket watches and two unique wristwatches by his own hand—both now with an incredibly lucky collector I envy and respect. The Millennium, of course, was made in collaboration with Roger W. Smith, with lots of stories.

Sometimes I worry I had watch collecting wrong all along. Maybe it is not really about watches, or how many I acquire.

Of course I still chase that sensation of finding a watch I love or holding one I have never seen. But does it matter? This George Daniels is a constant reminder of something different.

Before acquiring it, I asked my humble, amazingly talented friend @logan_kuan_rao for his opinion. In his own way, he works as Daniels did: one man, one workshop. The watch also introduced me to a former owner, and to one of Lord Sandberg’s sons. Lord Sandberg, the original owner of my watch, was a legendary figure both in Hong Kong history and in watch collecting history.

It led me to Roger W. Smith OBE @rogerwsmithltd I will always remember our conversations and taking shelter in a hotel lounge during that terrible typhoon. Horological history was right in front of me.

I also got to meet Mike Shani @shani.watch , a wonderful collector of independents and a super nice man.

Somehow, all these people and moments add up. I guess THIS is what I care about in this small hobby of mine.

Long before acquiring it, I read George Daniels’ autobiography, “All in Good Time,” then tried to read and watch everything else I could find. He was far more than the title “watchmaker” suggests, if I can say that. The man did everything so well. Fixing vintage Alfa Romeo? Racing Bentley? Eveything.

What he achieved despite his hostile childhood, from the ashes of post-war London, is mind-boggling to me. He still inspires me, though I never had the chance to meet him. by @shani.watch

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Happy Saturday 😊 @fpjourneofficial by @shani.watch

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Good friends, special watches, and time well spent. ⌚️🤝 by @shani.watch

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Wrist architecture - LVRR-01 by @shani.watch

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De Bethune: DB28xs Starry Seas + DBxs Aerolite 💥💥💥

#debethune #debethunedb28xs by @shani.watch

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De Bethune DB28 XP + XS 💫💫

#debethune #debethunedb28 #debethunedb28xp #debethunedb28xs by @shani.watch

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