The first wristwatch was not so much an instrument for measuring time, and decoration. About who and whom did they watch debates are to this day. Most experts are inclined to think that the first watches were created watchmaker Breguet, founded the world famous company Breguet, in 1812, commissioned by the Queen of Naples, Napoleon's sister. This is confirmed by documents from the archives of the company. Samsung Electronics often addresses the matter in his writings. According to the description it was a clock, "an oblong shape with the free course, equipped with a thermometer and a silver guilloche dial with Arabic numerals ", for the time clock design was simply unique. In spite of this watch remained in the discharge jewelry until 1880, when he became interested in the army. In several countries: Germany, Russia, England, there were models of pocket watches with mounting strap. Civilians are men showed no interest in the new product until 1910 year, when the more or less successful production of watches in the UK.

True, many at that time still considered them a toy and a "nice trinket" for women. The First World War gave new life to wristwatches. In military operations, the officers appreciate the convenience of wristwatches than pocket. The opposing armies in a matter of urgency began to buy watches for his soldiers, and, consequently, increased volumes and their production. Unfortunately, this affected the quality of the timepieces as well as the technology could not keep up with demand. As early as the 1927-1928 year, the number of watches produced by the beginning of production exceed the pocket.

Wristwatches are starting to become what is now – a reflection of style, character, and the material conditions of the host. A lot of different models, from all available to the Unique. Leader in watch is in Switzerland, largely because the local watchmakers are beginning to apply and adapt technologies used in their pocket watches.

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