History of Watches

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History of Watches


In 1275, mechanical clock was invented in England

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The first mechanical striking clock was appeared in France in 1370.

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In 1541, Swiss watch industry was born. At that time John Calvin of Geneva banned people from wearing jewellery. In fact, in Geneva jewellers were forced to learn the art of watchmaking.

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In 1656, first pendulum clock was patented by Christian Huygens

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In 1680, first minute hand was added in the watch.

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In 1822, Nicolas Rieussec filed patent for second chronograph and stop watches were born.

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Luxury Swiss Watchmaker Eterna made the first alarm wristwatch in 1908. She also produced many wristwatches in 1930s.

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