Master Watchmakers of The Isle of Man Stamps

 Master Watchmakers of The Isle of Man Stamps

While reading the latest Christopher Ward Loupe magazine I came across the article about the Watchmakers Isle of Man stamps being issued by the IOM post office, so had to send off for the set.

Cover of Loupe magazine

The six stamps along with a booklet which includes information on the watchmakers.

Master Watchmakers booklet

One stamp is of John Harwood (1893 - 1964) Who after returning from the trenches of the first world war worked in a Douglas workshop repairing watches. One day he observed children playing on a see-saw, this leads to him on 1st September 1924 the Swiss Confederation in Berne awarded him Patent No: 10 65 83 for his invention of the first self-winding wristwatch!

John Harwood stamp

Two stamps are of the well-known watchmaker Dr George Daniels, CBE, DSc, FBHI, FSA, AHCI, the inventor of the Co-Axial escapement, and his books are a must-read.

George Daniels, CBE, DSc, FBHI, FSA, AHCI stamp

George Daniels, CBE, DSc, FBHI, FSA, AHCI stamp

One stamp is of George Daniels and Roger Smith together

George Daniels and Roger Smith stamp

Two Stamps are of Dr Roger Smith OBE who worked with George Daniels and Roger created the iconic “Great Britain” watch.

Dr Roger Smith OBE stamp

Dr Roger Smith OBE stamp

So I think the stamps will look good up on my workshop wall.