The chronometer was invented by Englishman John Harrison while proving to the British Admiralty it is possible to navigate using an accurate timepiece set to Greenwich Meantime ( 0 meridian) and regular mid-day sightings taken with a Sextant.  

The Swiss made timekeeping an art form.  Below is just one fine example of such design, crafted from solid 18 carat gold and encrusted with no less than 62 diamonds in total.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Watch, "The Rolex President". 36mm 18K yellow gold case, bezel set with 52 diamonds, champagne dial, 8 round and 2 baguette diamond hour markers, and President bracelet.

Rolex Submariner

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CELLINI

Cellinium
Quartz
Cellissima
Classic
Danaos
Cestello
Orchid

BRILLIANCE

Campaign

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YACHTSMEN

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MOTORSPORT

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Rolex 24 at Daytona
Le Mans 24 hours

YACHTING

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The Rolex IMS Offshore
World Championship
The Giraglia Rolex Cup
Sardania Rolex cup
The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
The Rolex Farr® 40
World Championship
The Rolex Swan Cup
The Rolex Middle Sea Race
ISAF Rolex World
The Sydney-Hobart
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