Wrist Watch Collection

English politician. Photographed at her home in Chelsea, England, 1975, shortly before being named leader of
MARGARET THATCHER (1925- ). English politician. Photographed at her home in Chelsea, England, 1975, shortly before being named leader of the Conservative Party

Albert Einstein. Caricature of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955) displaying his watch, representing his theories of time

Electrical items, clockwise from left, a Nokia mobile phone, a Sony walkman/radio and a digital watch

Zen Buddhist Kesa transmission ceremony, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

ROBERT HUTCHINGS GODDARD (1882-1945). American physicist. Goddard making adjustments at the upper end of a rocket combustion chamber. Photograph, 1940

Illustration of solar cell used in light-powered quartz crystal wrist watch

Digital illustration representing wrist watch showing 4 o clock

Digital cartoon of six watches on wrist and arm showing different times and question mark

Illustration of Huygens 1675 balance spring, pendulum clock, wrist watch, 1948 atomic clock and digital alarm clock

Businessman and woman toasting drink glass, smiling, portrait

AD: RADIOLITE WATCH, 1920. Advertisement for Ingersoll Radiolite Watches, 1920

Home Front 1939. West Kent Territorials in camp on the South Coast

Wristwatch Calculator
Newport Beach, California: c. 1974 The Hughes Aircraft Companys digital combination calculator and watch

Disassembled parts of a wristwatch

Wristwatch, close-up

RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994). 37th President of the United States. As the Republican Vice Presidential candidate, with his cocker spaniel Checkers at his home in Washington, D.C. September 1952

PAUL HORGAN (1903-1995). American writer

Balance wheel of a watch, artwork
Balance wheel of a watch. Computer artwork of a balance wheel, the part of a mechanical watch that controls its rate, analogous to the pendulum in a pendulum clock

Broken wrist-watches
Broken wristwatches

Wristwatch

Wristwatch gears and cogs, artwork

Boy & Girl with Bicycle
A boy in his school uniform and a girl, wearing a corduroy pinafore dress and seated on a bicycle, pose for the camera

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In the world of wrist watches, timepieces become more than just a way to tell time. They hold stories and capture moments that transcend their mere functionality. Take for instance this English politician, photographed in her Chelsea home in 1975, shortly before she became leader of the Conservative Party. Her wrist watch serves as a symbol of power and ambition. But wrist watches are not limited to politicians; even great minds like Albert Einstein recognized their significance. Perhaps he wore one while pondering his groundbreaking theories on relativity. From electrical items to oil paintings, wrist watches have found themselves intertwined with various aspects of human life. A portrait from the 19th century showcases Miss Cecilia Siddons donning an elegant timepiece, highlighting both fashion and practicality. Traveling across continents, we witness a Zen Buddhist Kesa transmission ceremony taking place in Morocco, North Africa. Amidst the cultural richness lies a humble wrist watch worn by one of its participants – a reminder that even ancient traditions can coexist with modern technology. Turning our attention to scientific advancements, we encounter Robert Hutchings Goddard making adjustments to a rocket combustion chamber in 1940. His precision mirrors that of intricate watch mechanisms - each movement calculated for optimal performance. In times of war and peace alike, wrist watches have played crucial roles. The Army and Navy Stores Catalogue from 1939-40 features pages dedicated solely to these indispensable accessories - reliable companions during uncertain times. Yet amidst all seriousness, there is room for humor too. Zany comedian Marty Feldman strikes a pose for the Daily Mirror in 1982 wearing an exaggeratedly large wrist watch - reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously. Advancing into the realm of technology-driven innovation brings us face-to-face with solar-powered quartz crystal watches illustrated through digital artistry. Harnessing energy from light sources allows these timepieces to function sustainably while keeping us punctual day after day.