Clock

Evolution of Clocks

By kdipps
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    Celestial Bodies

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

    Water Clock

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

    Mechanical Clock

    Mechanical Clock
    The mechanical clock was invented in England
  • Jan 1, 1400

    Bell Clocks

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

    Pocket Watch

    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