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Watchmaking History

The evolution of timekeeping on the wrist.

Watchmaking History
2015
Apr 24

Apple Watch

Smartwatches change the traditional market.

4007 days ago10Common.year11Month20Day
1983
Mar 1

Swatch Launch

Cheap plastic watches save Swiss industry.

15749 days ago43Common.year1Month12Day
1969
Dec 25

Quartz Crisis

Seiko launches the first quartz watch.

20563 days ago56Common.year3Month19Day
1926
Jan 1

Rolex Oyster

The first waterproof watch case.

36627 days ago100Common.year3Month12Day
1904
Jan 1

First Wristwatch

Cartier creates the Santos for an aviator.

44663 days ago122Common.year3Month12Day
1505
Jan 1

Pocket Watch

Peter Henlein invents the first portable clock.

190394 days ago521Common.year3Month12Day
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