Aedes Ars Watchtower Architectural Model Kit SPECIFICATIONS: Approx. No. of pieces: 1.200 Difficulty degree: 5/10 Sizes (LxWxH in mm): 280 x 160 x 180 HISTORY: A watchtower is a type of fortification used in many parts of the world. It differs from a regular tower in that its primary use is military and from a turret in that it is usually a freestanding structure. Its main purpose is to provide a high, safe place from which a sentinel or guard may observe the surrounding area. In some cases, non-military towers, such as religious towers, may also be used as watchtowers.