Evolution of Wrist Watches

       16th century, Europe, First watch to be wore was manufactured which was a great transition between the clocks and watches present at that time. At that time the purpose of such watches was not to know the time rather they were wore as the mark of novelty and nobility. Watches were practically useless, as the accuracy of the verge moment was very poor but it was of little importance as timekeeping was not the purpose behind their use.

       Technology started improving the basic mechanism of watches rapidly and made watches an accurate time keeping tool. Mass production of wrist watches started in era of 18th century and Americans originated many important developments in the watch industry, snatching the long –held position of market leader from the Switzerland. Switzerland responded to this incursion and decided not to provide economical watches at the expense of quality.

       During 20th century, basic mechanical design of the watch was standardized. Superior material was used in making of watches and production methods were also improved. In the past mostly women wore watches on their wrist but later a watch for men’ wrist was prototyped. During the world War when soldiers’ hands were fully occupied, watches were fastened on their wrists so that they could access time without holding the watch in their hand. Nowadays, watches can be bought online with ease and comfort as internet has brought the sellers of the watches real time closer to the buyers thus empowering the both.