On the one hand, the wristwatch in the modern world is the necessary attribute, especially for a business person, and on the other, it is completely optional, because today the time is demonstrated in a mobile phone that everyone has. Nevertheless, this attribute does not even think to disappear from the life of mankind. So what role does he play in our time?
Watch of the 21st century
Undoubtedly, this product today is acquired so that at any time you can quickly find out the time. This is especially true for business people who are often at various meetings. A cell phone or other mobile device can be in a bag, in a distant pocket, and getting it is not always convenient.
At the same time, one cannot talk exclusively about the practical purpose of the wrist attribute. It is often used simply as an element of style, in order to emphasize a high position in society. After all, such products are often made of precious metals, decorated with precious stones. Similar models are called designer. And they are appropriate. Of course, such hours are not used exclusively to decorate. Often they are acquired to perform both functions.
If we continue to talk about the style, it is worth noting that today in a row with classic laconic models and rich products are bright original, but affordable. They can have a colored strap, an unusual body shape, a drawing on the dial, and so on. As a rule, it is a female watch or youth. Often, a lady in the wardrobe has several similar options provided for various situations.
From the history of the wristwatch
If we talk about the clock in general, then the prototype mechanism was developed in the 2nd century BC. And the first model was made in 725 of our era in China, it worked on an anchor mechanism. The pendulum option appeared in 1000 in Germany. And already in 1288 in Western Europe the first tower with a clock was built. In Russia, such a tower was built at the beginning of the 15th century.
In 1675, a pocket watch was invented by a mechanic from the Netherlands, which have been very popular for several centuries. They had a round case, to which a chain with a latch at the free end was attached, which allowed them to cling to clothes. Sometimes such models provided the front and back covers for greater safety. They could be made of steel, silver, as well as gold.
As for the wristwatch, their history of appearance is very curious. The first models were created for military. It was unprotected to use pockets in battle, so the Swiss company Girard-Perregaux developed and released a series of wrist-copies in 1880. They differed from pockets only with loops from thin wire for strap. During the First World War, many firms produced series for the military. And gradually began to develop products for everyday life.
Yes, the wristwatch appeared only in the 20th century. These, of course, were mechanical models that have a modest laconic design. Today, these are called classic. Of course, they developed along with products from precious metals and stones. Until 1961, all models were mechanical, and then the first quartz product was produced by the American company Hewlett-Packard. The quartz mechanism shows the time much more precisely, so today it is more popular.