D. J. Cottrell
As a watchmaker in the full and original definition of the word, I create the designs and parts of my handmade watches, including every single screw, starting from raw materials. The only exceptions are the balance spring and glass front. Working from my home workshop of circa 16 sq. meters in the heart of Somerset, United Kingdom, my working methods closely follow the Daniels method. The dragon engraving found on my timepieces, inspired by the coat of arms of Somerset, reflects my lifelong and personal connection to the area.
As a watchmaker in the full and original definition of the word, I create the designs and parts of my handmade watches, including every single screw, starting from raw materials. The only exceptions are the balance
spring and glass front. Working from my home workshop of circa 16 sq. meters in the heart of Somerset, United Kingdom, my working methods closely follow the Daniels method. The dragon engraving found on my timepieces, inspired by the coat of arms of Somerset, reflects my lifelong and personal connection to the area.
As a watchmaker in the full and original definition of the word, I create the designs and parts of my handmade watches, including every single screw, starting from raw materials. The only exceptions are the balance
spring and glass front. Working from my home workshop of circa 16 sq. meters in the heart of Somerset, United Kingdom, my working methods closely follow the Daniels method. The dragon engraving found on my timepieces, inspired by the coat of arms of Somerset, reflects my lifelong and personal connection to the area.
As a watchmaker in the full and original definition of the word, I create the designs and parts of my handmade watches, including every single screw, starting from raw materials. The only exceptions are the balance
spring and glass front. Working from my home workshop of circa 16 sq. meters in the heart of Somerset, United Kingdom, my working methods closely follow the Daniels method. The dragon engraving found on my timepieces, inspired by the coat of arms of Somerset, reflects my lifelong and personal connection to the area.
As a watchmaker in the full and original definition of the word, I create the designs and parts of my handmade watches, including every single screw, starting from raw materials. The only exceptions are the balance spring and glass front. Working from my home workshop of circa 16 sq. meters in the heart of Somerset, United Kingdom, my working methods closely follow the Daniels method. The dragon engraving found on my timepieces, inspired by the coat of arms of Somerset, reflects my lifelong and personal connection to the area.As a watchmaker in the full and original definition of the word, I create the designs and parts of my handmade watches, including every single screw, starting from raw materials. The only exceptions are the balance spring and glass front. Working from my home workshop of circa 16 sq. meters in the heart of Somerset, United Kingdom, my working methods closely follow the Daniels method. The dragon engraving found on my timepieces, inspired by the coat of arms of Somerset, reflects my lifelong and personal connection to the area.
A Journey in Watchmaking by David Cottrell -
Part 1 (December 2021)
A report of the challenges in the creation of Pocketwatch No. 1
A Journey in Watchmaking by David Cottrell -
Part 2 (February 2022)
Descriptive information about Cottrell’s new ‘straight rose engine’ for dialmaking.
Over-Coil Forming Tool by David Cottrell -
(October 2024)
Description of a new tooling method for the forming of hairspring overcoils
Making a Tourbillon Pocket Watch -
(November 2017)
Experiences of a Non-Horologist
Centring Microscope -
(July 2018)
Adapting equipment for your needs
Announcement of the new Cottrell
double lever escapement, an evolution of the
Daniels Co-axial - (December 2024)
Taking his time -
(May 2020)
The first article about David Cottrell appeared in
the prestigious UK magazine QP
The Straight-Rose Engine Design & Construction
(Autumn 2023)