Timekeeping Collection

1970 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 21: Timekeepers during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 21, 1970 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Rolex wrist watch advertisement, 1931
Advertisement for iconic watch brand Rolex, the worlds most accurate wrist watch. Date: 1931

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

Schneider contest nerve centre by G. H. Davis
The Schneider contest nerve centre: timing at over 300 mph. How the amazing speeds of the seaplanes were recorded: the timekeepers and their work on Ryde Pier. Date: 1929

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt, timekeeping in the pits during the practice session in which her husband, Jochen

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 06: Pedro Rodriguez's girlfriend Glenda takes the lap times during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 06

Formula 1 1969: Spanish GP
MONTJUiC, SPAIN - MAY 04: Bette Hill, Helen Stewart and Nina Rindt. Hill keeps tabs of times during the Spanish GP at Montjuic on Sunday May 04, 1969, Spain. (Photo by David Phipps / Sutton Images)

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt, timekeeping in the pits during the practice session in which her husband, Jochen

1969 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 15: Ladies on the pitwall keeping track of the timings during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 15, 1969 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France

1973 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 05: Helen Stewart during the German GP at Nurburgring on August 05, 1973 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

1970 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 21: Timekeepers during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 21, 1970 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 05, 1970 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

1970 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 21: Timekeepers during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 21, 1970 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment
5926749 Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment, 1916 circa; National Army Museum

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment
5926751 Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment, 1916 circa; National Army Museum

Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment
5926748 Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment, 1916 circa; National Army Museum

1970 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 16: Jochen Rindt with his wife Nina during a practice session during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on August 16, 1970 in Red Bull Ring, Austria

1970 Dutch GP
JUNE 21: Andrea de Adamich's partner with leg in a cast timing laps during the Dutch GP on June 21, 1970. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

A woodcut engraving depicting the process of making a Candle-Dial, whereby you may know the hours of the night
5311555 A woodcut engraving depicting the process of making a Candle-Dial, whereby you may know the hours of the night. The candle casts the shadow of weight onto the marked paper on the wall

1970 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 21: Timekeepers during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 21, 1970 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

1971 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 01: Colin Chapman and Peter Warr on the pit wall during the German GP at Nurburgring on August 01, 1971 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by LAT Images)

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 06: Lynne, the wife of Jackie Oliver keeps time on the pits during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 06

1970 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 14: Pedro Rodriguez's timekeeper in the pitlane during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 14, 1970 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France

1972 United States GP
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - OCTOBER 08: Colin Chapman and Peter Warr examine data in the pits during the United States GP at Watkins Glen International on October 08

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

1970 Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 31: Timekeeping in the pitlane during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on May 31, 1970 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

1973 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 19: Barbro Peterson, Maria-Helena Fittipaldi and Colin Chapman during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on August 19, 1973 in Red Bull Ring, Austria

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt, timekeeping in the pits during the practice session in which her husband, Jochen

Formula 1 1964: International Trophy
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 14: Bette Hill keeps tabs of the times while also looking after son Damon during the International Trophy at Silverstone Circuit on Saturday March 14

1968 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 08: Pedro Rodriguez's girlfriend, Glenda, monitoring the timings during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 08

1970 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to come past. He died in an accident at Parabolica moments after this photo was taken during the Italian GP

1979 Argentinian GP
AUTODROMO JUAN Y OSCAR GALVEZ, ARGENTINA - JANUARY 21: Maria Helena Fittipaldi during the Argentinian GP at Autodromo Juan y Oscar Galvez on January 21, 1979 in Autodromo Juan y Oscar Galvez

1971 Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 30: Glenda Foreman with stopwatch in hand timekeeping for Pedro Rodriguez during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on May 30, 1971 in Nurburgring, Germany

1970 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 16: Jochen Rindt with his wife Nina during a practice session during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on August 16, 1970 in Red Bull Ring, Austria

1978 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 07: Gerard Larrousse, Renault Team Manager, keeping an eye on the track and the timings from the pitwall during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 07, 1978 in Monte Carlo

English Watches, 1947. Creator: Unknown
English Watches, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]

Chiming Mantel Clock with Moon-Work in Red and Gold Lacquer Case, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Chiming Mantel Clock with Moon-Work in Red and Gold Lacquer Case, 1947. From "British Clocks and Clockmakers, by Kenneth Ullyett. [Collins, London, 1947]

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"Timekeeping: A Journey through the Ages" Step into the world as we explore its fascinating history and evolution. From iconic Rolex wrist watches to intricate Waterbury pocket watches, each piece tells a unique story. In 1931, an alluring Rolex wrist watch advertisement captivated the masses with its elegance and precision. Meanwhile, G. H. Davis's Schneider contest nerve centre showcased innovation at its finest, pushing boundaries in time measurement. Travel back even further to 1890 when an advert for Waterbury pocket watches captured hearts with their timeless charm. These exquisite timepieces were treasured possessions that stood the test of time. Grand Central Terminal Railway mesmerized visitors with sculptures depicting Clock and Hercules, Mercury and Minerva - symbols of punctuality and wisdom. The essence of these sculptures embodied the importance placed on accurate timekeeping. Le Roy et Fils, originators of the bracelet from New Bond Street in London, revolutionized fashion by combining style with functionality. Their advertisement spoke volumes about their commitment to creating masterpieces that adorned wrists while keeping perfect time. Ctesibius of Alexandria's ingenious invention took us back to c270 BC – a reconstruction of his clepsydra (water clock). This ancient marvel demonstrated humanity's early fascination with measuring hours using water flow. John Bennett pocket watches from 1892 epitomized craftsmanship at its finest. Each tick echoed generations' dedication to precision engineering and impeccable design. A stunning minute repeating full calendar keyless lever watch from around 1900 showcased moon phases within a hunter case made from luxurious 18k gold. It was not just a watch; it was a work of art adorning one's wrist. The striking Automaton Lion Clock from c1640 blended gilt-brass and ebony seamlessly while captivating viewers with its mechanical wonders—a true testament to human ingenuity throughout history. Les Raisons des Forces Mouvantes introduced us to another remarkable creation, the Water Clock.