Jewelry history: How watches have changed

Over the years watches have made the transition from pocket to wrist. Pocket watches were clumsy to carry but a hundred years ago that was the choice of men. The pocket watch was the only way for men to keep track to time in their daily business ventures. The watch became a symbol of wealth as well. The better off you were the fancier the watch and the watch fob.
Women were wearing small watches attached to their clothing as broaches or wrist-lets which were considered by most as fads in jewelry. These were not really designed to serve a real purpose. Women, however, were finding that the ability to tell the time was becoming very helpful in planning their days. They wanted better watches too, something more practical and easier to care for.

With the passing of time men began to experiment with easier methods of carrying a watch. They were encased in leather pouches attached to the belt for ease of use and some men had figured out how to attach belt straps to these watches so they could be worn on the wrist. They were crude but it was a beginning of what we now know as a wristwatch.

The small ladies watches were being produced with chain link bracelets. The problem was they were fragile and not very accurate because of their size. In 1906 the expandable and flexible bracelet watch was introduced and the watch began to change. The bracelet watch was convenient but it was still fragile. People wanted the convenience of the wristwatch but they wanted durability as well. Many improvements were made, new ideas tried and finally they began to make progress with a durable, dependable, and nice looking watch.

Over the years discoveries led to replacement of the ceramic watch face with harder materials. Work was done to make the movements stronger and smaller. Technology was working on making watches more able to withstand moisture and shocks of being hit or banged. The invention of smaller works, waterproofing and shock resistance has put the watch on the wrist of just about everyone. Today the watch is a part of everyone's life. We have watches that not only tell you the time but keep track of mileage, times around the world, and much more. Watches are beautiful jewelry and accurate time keepers.

We depend on the watch to keep us on time and oversee our day. Watches have become an important part of everyday life for all of us.

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