Evolution of Watches

First Watch

1485

Was mainly seen as woman's jewelry. Soldiers started wearing them on their wrists so they could read time more quickly.

Swiss Watch

1541

"swiss-made" is seen as a mark of distinction around the world. They are better quality, made with metal gears.

Pocket Watch

1574

Made to be carried in a pocket. Generally have an attached chain to allow them to be secured clothing.

Trench Watches

1914

Used by the military during World War 1. Its design was between a pocket watch and wristwatch. Incorporated both features.

Stopwatch

1930

Its handheld and designed to measure the amount of time that elapses between its activation and deactivations. Used to see how long it takes someone to complete a task.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watch

1963

Made for race car drivers to allow them to measure elapsed time and read average speeds.

Quartz Watch

1969

It has the ability to convert voltage to and from mechanical stress to help regulate the movement of a watch or clock. Very accurate.

Smart Watch

1998

Provides many other features besides time keeping like monitoring your heart rate, tracking your activity, and providing reminders throughout the day.

Apple Watch

2015

Is like the smart watch and can provide many of the same features but the apple watch has a screen. Made to help us stop obsessing over our smartphones. Keep us from burying our faces in our phones.