History of Watches

The first watch

1542

Peter Henlein created the first portable watch in a form of a pendant.

Ring Watch

1561

This ring watch was developed by Woeiriot even though he has got the designs from a book. The ring is was called " Plate 32.

Watch in the form of a Lesser George

1600

This watch was created by Nicholas Vallin this watch is made in the shape of a ensign of the English Order.

Clock watch

1610

These watches have typically pierced cases ,so a person could hear the striking of the bell inside the watch.

A clock-watch with an alarm and a calender

1615

There is an sundial inside the clock showing the distance in the sun and the moon. Which was used for astrological purposes.

Watch

1630

Possdorffer made a watch with a cross-beat escapement.

Trench Watches

1918

These watches were used during World War I and the watch was luminous and had an unbreakable crystal. Wrist watches became the Officer's Kit for the war.