These watches are unique

Topkapı Palace showcases four centuries of Ottoman dynasty glory not only as an administrative center but also as a living treasure trove of culture and art. The Imperial Stables section of the palace's Second Courtyard has been transformed into a watch museum under the theme "Time and Art at Topkapı Palace." Three hundred of the 380-piece watch treasury, one of the world's few, will be presented to visitors in the coming days. The museum brings together exquisite examples of Ottoman and European watchmaking. Each watch has its own unique story, offering a unique journey that combines time and art. Works bearing the elegant signatures of Ahmed Eflaki Dede and Süleyman Leziz, a Russian-made table clock gifted to Sultan Abdülhamid II, and rare pocket watches reveal the aesthetics of the past, woven through time. In a special section dedicated to Turkish watchmaking, all the masterpieces' works are being unveiled for the first time.

CLOCK WORKSHOP AND RECREATIONS: In the animated workshop, visitors can examine the collection's rare pieces, repair tools, and winding keys, experiencing the watchmaking and maintenance processes as if they were traveling back in time. Dr. Yasin Yıldız, President of the National Palaces, stated that the collection was prepared through a meticulous three-year restoration process, and that 300 of the 380 watches, dating from the 16th to the 20th centuries, are on display.