The Blue | A Watch by George Daniels

Dr. George Daniels is recognised by most as the greatest watchmaker of the 20th century. From his small workshop on the Isle of Man, he would toil away to build watches completely by hand, at a rate of around one watch per year.

This film recounts the story of the Blue: one of only four fully custom wristwatches that are attributed to do Dr Daniels in his lifetime. Designed by Daniels, it was eventually assembled by his only apprentice and heir apparent, Roger W. Smith OBE, in Daniels’ workshop, using his tools and with his supervision.

In many ways, the Blue symbolises the passing of the baton, from one great watchmaker to the next. From the misty landscape of the Isle of Mann, we uncover its story.