George Daniels ---> Urban Jürgensen reference 1 CO-AXIAL

 

Dear watch aficionado.

With the presentation of this unique timepiece, I would like to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of Dr. George Daniels, and underline or demonstrate the close relationship between Peter Baumberger, the owner of Urban Jürgensen, George Daniels and Derek Pratt, two of the greatest watchmakers of our time.

The three often met in Solothurn at the hotel “La Couronne” to discuss the progress of the co-axial project. From time to time, my mentor and good friend Helmut Crott was present at those meetings.

The high estimation for Derek Pratt, Peter Baumberger and the historical watch brand Urban Jürgensen  motivated Daniels to choose an Urban Jürgensen reference 1 to implement a prototype of his co-axial escapement. This unique watch was on display at the 1986 Basel Fair, where Daniels went public for the first time with his co-axial escapement. Derek played certainly a role in the development of the co-axial escapement and for sure a key role in the sale of the escapement to the Swatch group. The co-axial escapement should become an important argument for the repositioning of Omega as a leading premium brand in the watch world.

I am truly honoured to be allowed to show you this historically important timepiece. Unfortunately, I didn’t know Mr. Daniels, Mr. Pratt, nor Mr. Baumberger personally. But from all the discussions with Helmut, I can only imagine what a great time it must have been.

Not for sale.

 

Kind regards.

ChB

www.watchcollector.lu 

 

 

 

George Daniels 100th anniversary ---> some timepieces

 Dear watch aficionado.

As we are in the 100th anniversary year of the great Dr. George Daniels, I wanted to share some of his watches here with you. But in these days, we should not forget about Derek Pratt. As both were not only the greatest watchmakers of our time but mostly both were very close friends.

Enjoy the timepieces. 

Kind regards.
ChB 

 

 

 

 And here some timepieces of Dr. George Daniels best friend, Derek Pratt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW available at my boutique ---> Cartier Cristalor 78096, very rare white gold

 Dear watch aficionado

Cartier designs are something different, classic and timeless. Like this 1970s Cristalor in white gold. These Cristalor are nicknamed after the casemaker N°104 Cristalor. One could think as well about the sculptural case which resembles a Crystal or a Diamond.​

The present example has certainly spent some time on the wrist over the last 50 years, which can be seen by some scratches and dents on the case. But still, it is in very nice preserved and honest condition. The dial has taken a lovely cream colour/patina, without any hairlines and a nice oxidation on the border of the dial, where it touches the bezel. And the back of the dial shows some nice oxidation as one would expect from a 50 years old timepiece, especially when it’s been worn.​

I do personally really like these Crisalor’s as they give a very special wrist presence. And the more, in white gold, they are very rare to find.​

I welcome and will respond to your request on my address: info@watchcollector.lu

More details and photos you can find as well on my website www.watchcollector.lu 

ChB

 

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Kind regards.
ChB
www.watchcollector.lu   

 

 

NOS Rolex 6241 Newman, champagne dial, full set, original owner family ----> at Koller auction on June 23rd

 Dear watch aficionado.

 If you want to buy the best Rolex Paul Newman to have been available on the market till today (not counting the Newman Newman in), well, then this absolutely stunning and breathtaking NOS 6241 Newman champagne dial with its original box and guarantee is the one you should try to buy. 

 It is coming up for sale at Koller auction on June 23rd. The estimate is 350 000 - 700 000CHF, which is a very low estimate.

 When I took a look at the watch in the metal in Geneva, I couldn't almost believe the absolute perfect state of preservation! It is a real NOS timepiece, look at that dial and then the absolute perfect case! Really stunning. In combination with the original box, the original guarantee, the original leather strap and yellow gold buckle, this is the ultimate Newman trophy for every high class collector.

 The more, this example is coming from the family of the original owner, which I think is very important. These Newmans coming from the family of the original owner or the original owner are the future Newmans, as they have the history proving that they are born as Newmans. 

 Newmans are timeless and a bit like wearing an art piece on the wrist, like a Rothko for the wrist :) 

 

    ¦¦passion for watchmaking¦¦
¦¦www.watchcollector.lu - vintage and independent timepieces, since 2011 proud partner of Andersen, Benzinger and Haldimann watches¦¦

Kind regards.
ChB
www.watchcollector.lu