The Story of the First Watch

The first watch was not at all like today's watches. The origins of watchmaking date back to ancient times, when people tried to measure time using various devices. One of the first time-measuring devices was a sundial, which used the shadow cast by the sun on the earth's surface.

But the first true mechanical watch was made in Europe in the 14th century. It was a small, usually portable, pocket watch. It was a spring-powered device that moved the hands on the clock face. Such watches were not yet very precise and had to be wound frequently, but they represented a huge step forward in time measurement.

In the 16th century, the first wristwatches appeared, which were more comfortable to wear on the wrist. However, they were quite large and heavy devices.

The first truly advanced wristwatch was created in the 19th century. It was a watch produced by companies such as Patek Philippe and Breguet. They had precise mechanisms and were decorated with beautiful watchmaking.

In the 20th century, electric and then electronic watches appeared. These were revolutionary changes that revolutionized the watchmaking industry.

Today, watches are not only time-measuring tools, but also decorations and an expression of personal style. The story of the first watch is a story of evolution, innovation and passion of the watchmakers who gave us the ability to wear time on our wrists.