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The wristwatch was invented by Patek Philippe at the end of the 19th century. At the time, it was considered a woman's accessory. It was not until the beginning of the 20th century that the Brazilian inventor Alberto Santos-Dumont, who had difficulty checking the time while in his first aircraft (Dumont was working on the invention of the aeroplane), asked his friend Louis Cartier for a watch he could use more easily. Cartier gave him a leather-band wristwatch from which Dumont never separated. Being a popular figure in Paris, Cartier was soon able to sell these watches to other men. During the First World War, officers in all armies soon discovered that in battlefield situations, quickly glancing at a watch on their wrist was far more convenient than fumbling in their jacket pockets for an old-fashioned pocket watch. As the scale of battles increased, artillery and infantry officers were required to synchronize watches in order to conduct attacks at precise moments, whilst artillery officers were in need of a large number of accurate timekeepers for rangefinding and gunnery. Army contractors began to issue reliable, cheap, mass-produced wristwatches which were ideal for these purposes. When the war ended, demobilized European and American officers were allowed to keep their wristwatches, helping to popularize the items amongst middle-class Western civilian culture.
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The wrist watch was developed by the Swiss watch maker Patek Phillippe in 1860, though at first only women wore them. This evolution came from the watches in small cases that were attached by ribbons to the bodice or skirts.
The man's wristwatch was designed by Girard-Perregaux on request from the German Navy circa 1890.
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When were watches made?
Watches have a long history. Mechanical clocks were invented in Europe during the 14th century, and portable timepieces like pocket watches emerged in the 16th century. The modern wristwatch, as we recognize it now, gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with innovations like the wristwatch bracelet around the 1860s and mass production starting in the early 20th century.
What is the significance of wrist watch?
Because douchebags like watches
When did men start wearing wrist watches?
men starting wearing wrist watches after rudy valley wore a wrist watch instead of a pocket watch during one of his movies. it was considered very feminine up to that time. ( not like pants to the uninformed )
Which year did Louis Cartier invent the watch?
The wrist watch was invented by Louis Cartier and Hans Wilsdorf in 1904. Cartier still makes some of the best and most expensive watches in the world.
What year were watches invented?
1863
How many wrist watches are there in the world?
1111111
When were watches made?
Watches have a long history. Mechanical clocks were invented in Europe during the 14th century, and portable timepieces like pocket watches emerged in the 16th century. The modern wristwatch, as we recognize it now, gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with innovations like the wristwatch bracelet around the 1860s and mass production starting in the early 20th century.
What are Aims and objectives of wrist watches?
... To tell the time.
Is wrist watches considered a collective noun?
No, it is merely the plural form if the common noun wrist watch
What kinds of DKNY watches are available for women?
There are a number of different DKNY watches available for women. They have everything from classic wrist watches to jewelry watches. They even carry ring watches.
Where could one find a list of the most popular wrist watches of 2013?
"Trend N Stylez" has a list of the top 6 wrist watches for 2013. The list includes watches made of gunmetal, ceramic, and rose gold. Also included in this list are watches that are a part of a bracelet, or watches that have two tones.
What type of cells is used in the wrist watches?
button cell
What is the significance of wrist watch?
Because douchebags like watches
What permission and licensing required for making wrist watches in inda?
No
Can men wear watches on the inside of the wrist?
Fairly easily!
Where can one purchase Anonimo wrist watches?
One can purchase Anonimo wrist watches online at websites such as Anonimo, Amazon, eBay, and LionSeek. These are just the popular websites that are recommended to buy from.
What is the quality of Charles Hubert watches?
The Charles Hubert watches are regarded timepieces. Ok, let me clarify something. Charles Hubert is not a luxury brand, but produces some very high quality watches. I have some Charles Hubert pocket watches, and I don't have any negative remarks about those pocket watches. I don't know the quality of the wrist watches because I have no Charles Hubert wrist watch, but if they make high quality pocket watches, I suppose the wrist watches quality is also the same. The watches are made in Paris with Swiss internal parts, like the movement.
