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It's hard to say for certain why people did certain things without being able to ask them. However, most inventors invent things in order to make life easier or more convenient.
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Who invent the first watch?
The wrist watch was invented by the Swiss watch maker, Patek Phillippe in the late 1800s
Who invented the first watch?
The wrist watch was invented by the Swiss watch maker, Patek Phillippe in the late 1800s
When did Louis Cartier invent the wrist watch?
Patek Philippe created the first wristwatch, Louis Cartier popularized it.
Inventor of wrist watch?
patek phillipe
Who invented the second wrist watch?
Patek Phillipe invented the wristwatch
Which was the world's first wrist watch?
The first wrist watch (then called a wristlet) was made for women by Patek Philippe. It contained a small pocket watch movement and the case was attached to the wrist by a ribbon or cord. The first mens wrist watch is generally accepted to have been made on commission to the German Army by Girard-Perregaux shortly before the end of the 19th century. The first wrist watch to go on general sale to the public was the Cartier Santos (although not called that at the time) in 1906 a year after the one Louis Cartier made for an aviator friend of his, Alberto Santos-Dumont.
When did Blaise Pascal invent the wrist watch?
Actually, a German fellow named, Peter Heinlein invented the first portable watch (pocket watch). Blaise Pascal just thought it would be more handy to tie a string around it, and tie it to his wrist. i have searched in many sites, and none say about the exact time he wore a wrist watch. i assume it was during a close time to when the pocket watch was created. even though he did not necessarily invented the wrist watch (he just improved an already made invention) he was the first person reported to wear a watch on his wrist.
What wrist does rob dyrdek were his watch on?
He wears a watch on his right wrist.
What is the most expensive watch ever sold?
It was a pocket watch made by Patek Phillipe in 1932/1933 called the "supercomplication", made for a New York banker. In 1999 it sold to an unknown Middle Eastern person for $10 million. But if you mean Wrist watch, there was a watch by "Chopards" with a total of 201 carats of diamonds, a very odd looking watch which cost $25 million.
Which year did Louis Cartier invent the watch?
The wrist watch was invented by Louis Cartier and Hans Wilsdorf in 1904. Cartier still makes some of the best and most expensive watches in the world.
What slows down a wrist watch?
Ironically, time can slow a wrist watch.
Is a wrist watch an open or closed system?
A battery-operated wrist watch is a closed system. A wind-up wrist watch is an open system.
