Watches Collection (#7)

Soldiers during World War One sychronising their watches with a clock mounted on a post in the camp. This was vital to obtain unanimity of movement and perfect co-operation before an attack

View from behind of Coastal Brown Bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) walking in the water along the rocky shore at low tide, fishing for salmon in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve

Portrait of two bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) perched on top of a boulder in Kinak Bay; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Close-up portrait of a Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) in Kinak Bay; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Portrait of a Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) standing in the water fishing for salmon in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Portrait of a young, Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) walking at low tide while digging clams in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Close-up of a Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) walking along the rocky shore fishing for salmon in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) walking along the shore fishing for salmon in Geographic Harbor; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Dark-Eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) perched on a branch in a conifer tree; Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Close-up of a grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) smelling and foraging for food in a bush; Atlin, British Columbia, Canada

Close-up portrait of a grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis); Atlin, British Columbia, Canada

Close-up of a beautiful Pacific loon family (Gavia pacifica) gliding through the calm water; Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Bull moose and cow moose courting in the frosted willows, YNP, Wyoming, USA
A bull moose (Alces alces) courting a cow moose walking through the frosted willows in the forest; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Group of king penguins on the beach entering the ocean, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Group of King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) lined up on the beach at the waters edge entering the cold waters of the Southern Ocean on South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Great gray owl sitting in dry grass, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Close-up portrait of a great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) sitting in dry grass hunting for rodents. Great Gray owls are often active in the daytime

Coyote standing in a field brush looking at camera through the falling snow, YNP, USA
Lone coyote (Canis latrans) standing in the middle of a field of brush looking at camera through the falling snow; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Close-up portrait of a Southern Elephant Seal pup, Antarctica
Close-up portrait of a southern elephant seal pup (Mirounga leonina) looking out; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Portrait of male sage grouse displaying feathers in mating ritual, Harney Country, Oregon, USA
Portrait of a male, sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) displaying feathers during mating ritual; Harney County, Oregon, United States of America

Snow-covered Bison walking along the Firehole River in winter, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Close-up of a snow-covered bison (Bison bison) standing along the snowy riverbank of Firehole River on a winter day; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Bull elk standing in a field of sagebrush, YNP, USA
Portrait of a bull elk (Cervus canadensis) standing in a field of sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata); Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Portrait of a coyote standing in the grass looking back over its shoulder, YNP, USA
View taken from behind of a coyote (Canis latrans) standing in the grass looking back over its shoulder; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Portrait of a northern river otter looking up from the icy water, YNP, USA
Portrait of a northern river otter (Lutra canadensis) lying on the ice looking up from the icy water; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Portrait of a brown bear sow and cub walking in the grass, YNP, USA
Portrait of a brown bear sow and cub (Ursus arctos) walking in the grass looking out over the field; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Brown bear walking along a sagebrush meadow, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Portrait of a brown bear (Ursus arctos) walking along a sagebrush meadow; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Portrait of pronghorn antelope buck in warm light, YNP, USA
View taken from behind of a close-up portrait of a pronghorn antelope buck (Antilocapra americana) in warm light; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Red Fox in hunting for food in the snow
View taken from behind of a red fox (Vulpes vulpes) with nose close to the ground hunting for food in the snow; United States of America

Portrait of a snow-covered Bison in Yellowstone National Park, USA
Portrait of a snow-covered Bison bull (Bison bison) standing in a deep snowbank; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

View through leaves of a bald eagle calling, Minnesota, USA
View through the leaves of a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) perched in a tree calling; Minnesota, United States of America

Gentoo penguins walking together on the beach, Falkland Islands, Antarctica
Four gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) walking together on the beach with their flippers outstretched; Falkland Islands, Antarctica

Group of king penguins on the beach waiting to enter the ocean, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Group of King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) lined up on the beach at the waters edge waiting to enter the cold waters of the Southern Ocean on South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Coyote sitting in a snow covered field looking out over landscape, USA
Portrait of a coyote (Canis latrans) sitting in a snow covered field keeping watch over the wintry landscape; United States of America

Red Fox portrait in winter, YNP, USA
Portrait of a red fox (Vulpes vulpes) standing in the snow looking at camera; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Portrait of mule deer fawn looking at camera through pine boughs, YNP, USA
Close-up portrait of mule deer fawn (Odocoileus hemionus) looking at camera through a thicket of lodgepole pines (Pinus contorta); Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Portrait of a bull elk in the morning light with wet fur, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Close-up portrait of a bull elk (Cervus canadensis) in the morning light with wet fur from traveling through the dew-covered pine trees and brush in the early morning; Yellowstone National Park

Portrait of a brown bear at the Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska, USA
Close-up portrait of a brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) at the Fortress of the Bear in Sitka; Sitka, Alaska, United States of America

Sepia close-up of giraffe with black background, Namibia
Close-up portrait of a southern giraffes head and neck (Giraffa giraffa) dramatically sidelit by the early morning light against a pure black background at the Gabus Game Ranch; Otavi, Otjozondjupa

Two southern giraffes standing in the golden long grass at the Gabus Game Ranch, Namibia
Portrait of two southern giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis) looking at the camera and standing in the golden long grass on the savanna at sunrise on the Gabus Game Ranch; Otavi

Silhouette of trawlers and a small boat along the rocky shoreline with a glowing sunset, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of people in a small boat and fishing trawlers along the rocky shoreline with the bright sun casting an orange glow over the water with mountains on the horizon in Amalga Harbor at sunset;

Black rhinoceros and calf standing in the long grass in Etosha National Park, Oshikoto, Namibia
Black rhinoceros and calf (Diceros bicornis) standing in a field of golden long grass on the savanna looking at the camera in Etosh National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

Canadian lynx in the wintry forest, Yukon
Portrait of a Canadian lynx (Lynx canadensis) sitting in the wintry forest, looking at the camera; Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Red fox standing on a snow covered ground stalking its prey
Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) standing on the snow covered ground stalking its prey; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Boats moored in Samana Bay along the beach with palms at sunset, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Boats moored in the harbor in Samana Bay along the shore of Samana with silhouetted palm trees reaching into the orange sky at sunset; Samana Peninsula, Dominican Republic, Caribbean

Snow-covered coyote standing in a snowbank looking back at camera, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Portrait of a snow-covered coyote (Canis latrans) standing in a snowbank in the falling snow looking back at camera; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Coyote standing in a snowbank looking back at camera, Yellowstone National Park, USA
View taken from behind of a coyote (Canis latrans) standing in a snowbank in the falling snow looking back at camera; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Great horned owl, owlet with its wings raised in the air, YNP, USA
Close-up portrait of a great horned owl, owlet (Bubo virginianus) looking at the camera from behind a tree log with its wings raised up together in the air; Yellowstone National Park

Snow covered American bison standing along the shore of Firehole River in winter, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Snow covered herd of American bison (Bison bison) standing along the riverbank of Firehole River looking at camera in Yellowstone National Park in winter; Wyoming, United States of America

Group of king penguins in a snowfall waiting to enter the ocean, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Group of King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) lined up at the waters edge in a snowfall waiting to go into the cold waters of the Southern Ocean on South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Portrait of king penguin chick, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Close-up portrait of a king penguin chick (Aptenodytes patagonicus) looking at camera with a serious expression; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

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"Timeless Elegance: A Glimpse into the World of Watches" Step back in time to 1931, when Rolex first captured hearts with their exquisite wrist watches. The iconic Rolex precision watches of 1937 set a new standard for accuracy and craftsmanship. In the enchanting painting "Moses, " Millais showcases a man wearing a Rolex wrist watch, symbolizing strength and sophistication. With hands up high, this timepiece becomes an emblem of power and style. Advertisements from that era highlighted the exceptional features of Rolex watches. The English Prizefighters proudly displayed their reliable companions on their wrists, while the Paris Gargoyle stood tall as a guardian of elegance. The advert for the revolutionary Rolex Oyster waterproof wrist watch in 1930 showcased its durability even during challenging times like the devastating flood at Johnstown, USA. This remarkable timepiece proved its resilience amidst chaos. Not only did pocket watches make a statement in fashion, but they also held historical significance. Mappin & Webb Ermeto Movado pocket watch from 1934 was an epitome of class and sophistication - an accessory fit for Sir Isaac Newton himself. From mythical creatures to great leaders, these captivating stories intertwine with horology. The Little Mermaid gracefully adorns her wrist with Ak/Col Pc's masterpiece - a testament to timeless beauty. Napoleon relied on his trusty spyglass to conquer nations; similarly, he trusted his faithful timepiece by his side. They have always been more than just tools; they are symbols representing our connection to history and our desire for precision and elegance.