Chronograph Collection

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

Old watch, 19th Century
Vintage watch, 19th Century

Greenwich Observatory Illustrated (engraving)
1041386 Greenwich Observatory Illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greenwich Observatory Illustrated)

Sketches at the Conversazione of the Royal Society, 8 May (engraving)
1626528 Sketches at the Conversazione of the Royal Society, 8 May (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Conversazione of the Royal Society)

Montage of images from Greenwich Observatory (engraving)
609318 Montage of images from Greenwich Observatory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montage of images from Greenwich Observatory; from The Graphic)

Advert for Waterbury pocket watches 1890
Waterbury pocket watches for men, with nickel siver cases. 1890

Advert for John Bennett pocket watches 1902
A selection of pocket watches, all available in Cheapside, London. 1902

Advert for John Bennett calendar watches 1902
Reverse pocket watch with the time on one side and separate clock for seconds and on the back the date with day, month, and year. 1902

Advert for Bensons pocket watches with roman numerals 1888
Special strength watches and chronographs. 1888

Steam powered clock in the Gastown neighborhood, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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"Capturing Time: The Evolution Watches" Step back in time to the year 1929, when pocket watches and wristwatches first embraced the marvels technology. These timepieces, both old and new, have witnessed centuries pass by with their intricate mechanisms. Imagine a 19th-century watch, its delicate hands ticking away as it graces the pockets of gentlemen and ladies alike. In those days, horological craftsmanship reached its zenith, captivating hearts with every second that slipped through its gears. The Greenwich Observatory Illustrated engraving transports us to an era where precision was paramount. Sketches at the Conversazione of the Royal Society on May 8th reveal how these remarkable instruments were celebrated amongst esteemed scholars and intellectuals. A mesmerizing montage from Greenwich Observatory showcases the evolution of chronographs throughout history. Each image tells a story – from Waterbury pocket watches advertised in 1890 to John Bennett's exquisite creations in 1902, including calendar watches that seamlessly merged functionality with elegance. Bensons' pocket watches adorned with Roman numerals take us even further back in time to 1888 when style met sophistication. These timeless pieces became symbols of refinement for those who cherished punctuality as an art form. But our journey doesn't end there; we venture across continents to Vancouver's Gastown neighborhood in Canada. Here stands a steam-powered clock - a testament to human ingenuity fused with mechanical mastery - reminding us that even amidst modernity, echoes of tradition persist. Chronographs have transcended mere timekeeping; they embody our relentless pursuit for precision and innovation. From humble beginnings as pocket companions to adorning wrists worldwide today – these remarkable devices continue capturing moments that define our lives.