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Happy Birthday, Big Ben!

Crown & Caliber

May 31, 2012

Happy 153rd Birthday, Big Ben! Our watch valuation experts believe it’s impressive he’s still ringing after all these years. His tower clocks in at 316 feet (96 m) tall (note- Big Ben is the clock’s bell, not the clock tower itself). He’s survived London’s World War II blitzes and continues to stand the test of time. He’s still popular, too – Big Ben was rated as the United Kingdom’s favorite landmark in 2008.

For some more time history, check out these articles:

  • London’s Timekeeper: What do Winston Churchill, Charles Darwin, and King Edward IV’s watches have in common?

  • Video: History of Bremont Watches

  • Ayrton Senna’s Watches

  • WWII Timepiece Trivia May 22

  • WWII Timepiece Trivia May 21

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