The clockmakers' museum is situated within the Guildhall Library building (Aldermanbury, London EC2) and is open Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 4.45pm.

The collection was begun in 1814 and is the oldest collection specifically of watches and clocks in the world. It represents the fruits of years of research, planning, conservation and acquisitions by the Clockmakers' Company.

Since the museum reopened in June 2002, the clocks are displayed in high quality modern showcases and tell the story of the clockmakers of London.

The exhibition will appeal not just to horologists, but to anyone with an interest in the past, in social history or in fine craftsmanship.

http://astore.amazon.com/watches_for_you-20/detail/B001QFZWW4famous models have found their place there as Invicta, casio, swatch

The collection includes, at any one time, some 600 English and European watches, 30 clocks and 15 marine time keepers, together with a number of rare horological portraits.

The Clockmakers' Company library, a collection of ancient manuscripts and printed books dating back to 1813, is also housed in the Guildhall Library.
Entry to the clockmakers' museum is free. Visitors are advised to check opening times - tel 020 7332 1868 / 1870 - before setting off on their journey.

Unusual, Interesting and Unique Watches

Unusual, Interesting and Unique Watches


Watches can be different shapes, with different mechanisms and functions, case and dial, and, of course, may have different cost. They serve not only its primary function - to show time. Watches talk about the status of its owner, its financial situation, flavor, allegiances, the rhythm of life, and even mood.



Harry Winston redefines the luxury wristwatch as a mechanical artwork.

A rectangular case frames a tableau of precision mechanics, recalling the wheels, sliding pistons and rails of a steam locomotive. This mechanical installation can be viewed from unusual angles - through lateral windows in the upper and lower caseband.





The display on the Opus8 watch looks like an LCD at first glance, but upon closer examination, the digits are actually rendered by tiny metal plates which rise then retreat into the background.



In Opus9 presentation of time is in the form of two scales of diamonds. The model will be released a limited edition and only hundred lucky guys will get it.



Perrelet, specializing in the creation of energy through movement since 1777, was impressed by the power of the propulsion of aeroplanes,generated by its key element, the gas turbine. Focusing on this external component, an ingenious rotating device exploiting the force of the air, Perrelet has established a clear connection with its double rotor and the launch of its collection: TURBINE.





Cabestan Winch Tourbillion Vertical. This is not a watches, but an artwork from 1352 parts from nickel and silver. The basic model will cost you $ 275,000, also there are variants from platinum with diamonds - it is approximately $ 400,000.



These interesting watches were invented by Japanese designer Hironao Tsuboi. These watches display time using cunningly invented combinations of LEDs of different colors. This concept is original because watches have no dial. At all. Outwardly, this is a solid bracelet.



This watch is called Diesel No Face or if you prefer the Diesel DZ 9044. The watches is constructed from durable solid stainless steel with a bold black ion-plated finish and a matching black leather band, and is water resistant up to 10 ATM (about 330 feet).





Digitus is a luxury ring jewelry designed by Charles Windlin. There is a display on this ring that shows you the time, your personal calendar data and also acts as a beautiful jewelry.





Maximilian Büsser & Friends (MB&F) have come up with two stunning Horological Machines No3 (HM3) watch designs named Sidewinder and Starcruiser. The most striking feature of these two MB&F models is the movement with automatic rotor, which is upside down. It means you don’t have to turn your wristwatch over to boast its most appealing element. The 22K solid gold battle-axe shaped rotor on the dial of HM3 is a great addition to increase the recognition of the iconic MB&F symbol.





A stunning LED watch that displays the time using LEDs - Ibiza Ride



‘Chapter One‘ by Maîtres du Temps is a world first combination of complications comprising a tourbillion, mono-pusher chronograph, retrograde date, retrograde GMT and two idiosyncratic rolling bars, indicating the day of the week and phase of the moon.





Company TAG Heuer at Baselworld 2009 presented its most sophisticated and avant-garde model of hours TAG Heuer MONACO Twenty Four Concept Chronograph, a creation of which was inspired by the supercharged race cars of the 24 of Le Mans.