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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.

3911 days ago10Common.year8Month14Day
1983
Mar 1

Swatch Launch

Cheap plastic watches save Swiss industry.

15653 days ago42Common.year10Month6Day
1969
Dec 25

Quartz Crisis

Seiko launches the first quartz watch.

20467 days ago56Common.year13Day
1926
Jan 1

Rolex Oyster

The first waterproof watch case.

36531 days ago100Common.year6Day
1904
Jan 1

First Wristwatch

Cartier creates the Santos for an aviator.

44567 days ago122Common.year6Day
1505
Jan 1

Pocket Watch

Peter Henlein invents the first portable clock.

190298 days ago521Common.year6Day
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