Watch Collection (page 2)

Clog Dance / Toaduff
CLOG DANCING / ENGLISH STEP DANCE An audience watch a demonstration by Jackie Toaduff, at the York Summer Festival

Stamp Machine 1960S
A young woman puts a penny (1d) in the slot of a stamp machine, which will dispense a second class book of stamps. First class stamps are 3d (thruppence) per book

LUNARDIs ASCENT 1784
Vincenzo Lunardi makes the first ascent into English airspace, shortly after the first ascent in Scotland - 200, 000 watch him

Punch and Judy
Children gather to watch a Punch and Judy show

FAIRY RING
Children watch fairies dancing and creating a fairy ring

Europe, Ireland, Kerry County, Ring of Kerry. Typical sheep ranch, working sheep dog. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators

Roman Beekeepers / Virgil
Roman beekeepers watch their bees swarming

Periscopes in Trenches
With shells bursting overhead and trench mortar ready, Seaforth Highlanders watch through a periscope for the Germans

The Clock Tower in Piazza Ferretto in Mestre Venice Mestre, Piazza Ferretto Tower Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII secolo

The clock tower in Piazza Ferretto in Mestre Venice Mestre, Piazza Ferretto Tower Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1940 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII secolo

Piazza Erminio Ferretto, formerly, Piazza Umberto I, Mestre, Venice Venice Mestre, Piazza Erminio Ferretto. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

Hommage Dali
Marcel Egger

Pocket watches and wristwatches 1929
A selection of pocket watches that register the minutes, seconds and fifth of seconds and a golfers pocket watch that has pure white metal case and also ladies wristwatches with lever moverment

Fidel Castro at Desk
FIDEL CASTRO Cuban statesman at his desk Date: 1926 -

Sir Francis Crossley, businessman, philanthropist and MP
Sir Francis Crossley (1817-1872), 1st Baronet of Halifax, British carpet manufacturer, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician. Date: 1860s

A female Leopard (Panthera pardus) rests in the shade, lying on the branch of a tree

The church in Monterosso Monterosso al Mare. Date of Photograph:1955-1965

Coastguard hut, Polruan, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1904
A view of Polruan coastguard lookout hut with the coastguard standing in front of the gate. The Coast Guard (later known as Coastguard) was part of the Admiralty between 1856 and 1923

Emperor Nero watches Rome burn, whilst playing his Lyre
Roman Emperor Nero watches Rome burn from the Tower of Maecenas on the Esquiline Hill, whilst singing and playing the lyre. Painting by Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916). Polish Artist Date: 64 AD

Gentlemens pocket watches with lever movement 1929
Selection of gold gentlemens pocket watches, products for Harrods catalogue jewellery department. Date: 1929

Dombey & Son - Carles Dickens - Mr Toots and the Chicken
Charles Dickens - Dombey & Son. Mr Toots - a student at Dr Blimbers school (who loves Florence but marries Susan) - pictured with his prizefighter companion, the Chicken. Date: circa 1902

LCC-LFB Major fire at Prudential Insurance Building
Massive crowds gather to watch the London Fire Brigade fight the fire in the Prudential Assurance Company building located in High Holborn WC1, 16 June 1932

Two Cats and a butterfly
Two siamese cats watch a tortoiseshell butterfly. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Spectators at Crystal Palace football ground for the 1901 F
Photograph showing a section of the crowd assembled to watch the 1901 F.A. Cup Final, at Crystal Palace, between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United

Cossack Trousers 1820
Furry top hat, cut-away coat with long narrow tails, fawn colour cossack trousers, red under-waiscoat, shawl waistcoat, fob ribbon, watch seals & chain & tie-pin

Odysseus & Penelope
Having killed the Suitors, the hero Odysseus (Ulysses) embraces his faithful wife, Penelope, while two adoring maids watch them

Learning to Lunge 1930S
A group of children have a fencing lesson and watch the teacher carefully as she demontrates how to lunge!

Curvature of Spacetime
Rainer Inderst

The Vanishing Time
Sandy Wijaya

The Esplanade, Holywood - a large group of people watch rowing boats and yachts in the Lough from the edge of the esplanade. The view is up to the Kinnegar Hotel and there are people on the road

Advert for Asprey mens leather wrist watches 1938
Aspreys stock of mens watches is representative of finest work of the recognised leaders in the craft of watchmaking. Date: 1938

Advert for Tyme, Ermeto Movado ladies pocket watch 1933
Tyme, the best pocket watch made. Small and compact, yet absolutely protected against all causes of trouble. Can be carried in any pocket or hand-bag with other articles. Date: 1933

Advert for Mappin & Webb Ermeto Movado pocket watch 1933
Ermeto Movado watches are the last word in efficiency. The movements are doubly protected against dust, damp, and breakage by an inner and outer case

A leopard rests in the fork of an Acacia tortilis tree in Samburu National Game Reserve

Looking out from a game-viewing vehicle on a safari holiday

Boys Watching Ship
A group of boys lean against the dock railings and watch a steamship being built

Prospero and Miranda watch the Tempest (colour litho)
5988786 Prospero and Miranda watch the Tempest (colour litho) by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell (1880-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prospero and Miranda watch the Tempest)

Watch Mother! A Mother Cat and her two kittens await a mouses departure from its lair with extreme interest (and patience!). Date: 1940s

Air Raid patrol in London, WWII
Portrait study of a man on guard to warn the city of air attacks, with rattle in his hand to announce the use of gas - his handbell to sound the All Clear

Expanding gold bracelet wristwatches 1929
Ladies gold expanding bracelet wristwatches, lever movement, with square and rectangle faces, products for Harrods catalogue jewellery department. Date: 1929

Advert for Bensons luminous wrist watch 1915
Bensons active service wristlet watch, fully luminous figures and hands and self closing cover. Date: 1915

Illustration of Isaac Newton watching apple falling from tree

Picture No. 11772280
Bald Eagle portrait and stormy sky Date:

Jean Valjean watching over Cosette asleep, illustration from Les Miserables
XIR163457 Jean Valjean watching over Cosette asleep, illustration from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (engraving) by Brion, Gustave (1824-77) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

USA, WA, San Juan Islands. Turn Point Lighthouse on Stuart Island was built in 1893. This duplex home housed the keeper and his family on one side, assistant keeper and his family on the other

Laconia
Three ladies watch the second Cunard liner to be named Laconia leaving Liverpool on a transatlantic voyage to New York. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Queen wearing the imperial crown, members of the royal family, and maids of honour, on the balcony at the palace for the fly-past of the RAF following her Coronation on 2nd June 1953. 1953

Spectators at Braemar Highland Games, Scotland
Kilted spectators watch from the hillside at the Braemar Highland Games in Scotland, traditionally attended by the British Royal Family. September 1911

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Timeless Elegance: From the intricate Kinecar to the precision of Rolex, watches have always been a symbol of sophistication and style. In 1937, Rolex introduced their precision watches, setting a new standard in horology. A glimpse into the past reveals an enchanting advertisement from 1931, showcasing the allure of a Rolex wrist watch. The magic of Verdi's opera captivated audiences in 1953, as they watched with bated breath. Transported to Britain in 1903, we witness a thrilling game of bowls where spectators eagerly follow every move. The joyous melody played by a brass band mesmerizes young boys who can't help but watch in awe. Inspired by Dante's vision of angels, time seems suspended as heavenly beings grace our imagination through artistry and craftsmanship. Amsterdam's Night Watch stands tall as an iconic masterpiece that commands attention even today. Another timeless advertisement from Rolex reminds us that these wristwatches are more than just accessories; they are heirlooms passed down through generations. Stepping into Reading Signal Works' Clock Shop in 1969 takes us on a journey through time itself – reminding us to cherish each passing moment. In moments etched forever in history, such as Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding day, all eyes were fixed on their wrists adorned with exquisite timepieces – symbols of love and commitment for eternity. Nature too holds its own captivating spectacle as we observe meerkats perched on the edge of Ntwetwe salt pan – vigilant guardians keeping track of time amidst vast landscapes. Whether it be innovation or tradition, art or nature - there is something truly captivating about watching life unfold second by second.