Evolution Of Watches

Evolution of WatchesBy: Eli Marshbank

110 B.C

723

1524

1969

1972

1994

2015

Invented around 100 bc to 160 bc. by Theodosius of Bithynia.Sundials are a time telling devise that uses the sun and the earth’s rotation to tell the time.

Invented in 723 AD by I-HsingThe mechanical clock works by a system of springs and gears to turn the hands of the clock. Seen in movies often like Hugo

Sundials

Mechanical clocks

invented by Peter Henlein in 1524 as the first ever “watch” because you could bring a clock with you all the time.

Pocket Watches

Wrist Watches

Invented in 1969Invented by Patek Philippe This was the first watch that you could wear on your arm. It was what made way to other watch invention

Invented in 1972Invented by John bergeyNoncolor emitting led display that is controlled by a computer to display the correct time

Digital Watches

Invented in 1994 by Dick TracyA smart watch is a computerized wrist watch capable of doing simple tasks such as radio, Bluetooth, playing games, and full capabilities of your smart phone.

Smart Watches

Article about Digital Watches

The new apple Iwatch will be released on September 9th along with the new Iphone and other goodies that apple will release the iwatch 2 will feature new ionx glass and new operating system