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Cyma Watches was created in 1862.

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What is the difference between modern day watches and old watches?

There is a big difference between modern day watches and older watches. Specifically, older watches were usually of a better quality because they were made with nicer materials. New watches tend to be made of cheap parts that fall apart after a short period of time.


Why did men wear pocket watches instead of wrist watches?

In the 16th century pocket watches were popular for men to wear. It was more of a fad. It wasn't until world war 1 wristwatches became popular. They were called trench watches and were worn by men in the military.


When did Swatch start making watches for men?

Swatch has been manufacturing watches for men since the company was created, in March 1983. Based on a technology developed in the late 1970's they were among a line that were some of the thinnest in the world, and were able to be produced en mass by reducing the number of parts from 91 to a mere 51.


What year were watches invented?

1863


When were watches made?

The first poket watch was made in 1761 by John Harrison. The first wrist watch ever made was at the dawn of the 20th century. These wrist watches were only worn by women. All men still used pocket watches. It was only until the first world war that when the soldiers needed to use wrist watches (it would be impossible to take a pocket watch out of there pocket in battle) that men started to wear wrist watches. Half a century after men started wearing wrist watches did anyone invent digital watches.