Watches Through Time
Discover icons and their watches through time.
An Iconic Journey
Peter Henlein
Often credited with inventing the first portable watch around 1510, Henlein's pocket watches were worn by European nobility.
16th Century
King Louis XV
Wore an ornate Breguet pocket watch in the mid-1700s, reflecting the era's exquisite craftsmanship.
18th Century
Napoleon Bonaparte
In the early 1800s, wore a Breguet watch, a brand renowned for its precision and elegance.
19th Century
Albert Einstein
Owned a Longines wristwatch from around the 1930s, exemplifying both intellectual curiosity and the era's horological advancements.
Early 20th Century
Marilyn Monroe
Gifted a Blancpain cocktail watch in the 1950s, blending Hollywood glamour with sophisticated timekeeping.
Mid 20th Century
Buzz Aldrin
Wore an Omega Speedmaster during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, marking the first watch worn on the moon.
Late 20th Century
Elon Musk
Frequently seen with a TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887, reflecting innovation and technological prowess.
Early 21st Century