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Watchmaking History
The evolution of timekeeping on the wrist.
2015
Apr 24
Apple Watch
Smartwatches change the traditional market.
3901 days ago
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1983
Mar 1
Swatch Launch
Cheap plastic watches save Swiss industry.
15643 days ago
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1969
Dec 25
Quartz Crisis
Seiko launches the first quartz watch.
20457 days ago
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1926
Jan 1
Rolex Oyster
The first waterproof watch case.
36521 days ago
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1904
Jan 1
First Wristwatch
Cartier creates the Santos for an aviator.
44557 days ago
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1505
Jan 1
Pocket Watch
Peter Henlein invents the first portable clock.
190288 days ago
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