Clock

Evolution of Clocks

By kdipps
  • Celestial Bodies
    100

    Celestial Bodies

    Early BC most civilizations rely on the movement of celestial bodies to determine time
  • Water Clock
    325

    Water Clock

    Water clocks were invented by the Greeks
  • Mechanical Clock
    Jan 1, 1275

    Mechanical Clock

    The mechanical clock was invented in England
  • Bell Clocks
    Jan 1, 1400

    Bell Clocks

    Blacksmiths began making clocks with loud bells for mansions and big buildings
  • Pocket Watch
    Jan 1, 1574

    Pocket Watch

    First known pocket watch was created
  • Minute Hand

    Minute Hand

    The first minute hands are added to clocks
  • Wristwatch

    Wristwatch

    The first watch was created to fit on the wrist (wristwatch)
  • StopWatch

    StopWatch

    A watch company patents the first stopwatch