Is it permissible to destroy a watch that has a picture of a face of a living being on it, if it is impossible to remove it, knowing that the head is considered part of the forbidden image?

If the questioner believes that the image is forbidden, then he must obliterate it, remove it, or alter its form. If he is unable to do so, he should seek assistance from specialists. If there is no way to do so except by destroying the watch, then it appears that he should leave it and benefit from it, and not destroy it; this is to remove hardship and avoid squandering wealth. It is permissible to acquire items that contain images if there is a need for them and the image itself is not intended, such as beneficial magazines and newspapers, especially if the image is concealed and not prominent.