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.


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.


In 1656, first pendulum clock was patented by Christian

Huygens


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


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


Luxury Swiss Watchmaker Eterna made the first alarm wristwatch in 1908. She also produced

many wristwatches in 1930s.


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