A brief history of pocket watches

Everything has its beginning. And if you think this time starts from anywhere, also consider initiating a time dimension.
Young People have developed the system say the exact date.But the device, which indicates the exact time comes much later. Early tools that somehow managed to determine the time, but accuracy is not attainable water clocks, Sun hours and hours of candles.
In the 13th century were developed by clock-based weight. it has been used gear, while the hour hand is already in use while the minute hand was a sign of luxury and wealth. Weight-driven clock is publicly displayed on church towers, town halls and monasteries.
In the 16th century, the watches were produced using the spring rather than weight. Portable clocks or watches pocketwatches were first, that the public can independently.During this time, the only person who can own them were rich and owning one means the State power and wealth individuals often portable clocks were placed on the wall of a building. The term "portable" but does not mean it can be carried in your pocket. The term change its value to some years later.
The first portable clock or watch, also used in the 16th century. This time clocks will no longer have to stay in one place. pocket watches are worn around the neck or Pocket. The same era also brought a revolution in the development of pocket watches.Mechanisms established to tell time accuracy. certain packages even had an alarm clock.
Entry in the 17th century, made a Pocket Watch even more desirable. Box like the image removed and was replaced by a more rounded and cumbersome cases. Clockmakers also became instant artists as they bring designs and craftsmanship in every Pocket Watch did.
When Christian Huygens, who discovered the law of the pendulum to differs from Galilee, watch it again on the move in a single step.The law has proven to be very useful for the development of pocket watches.
In the 18th century Pocket Watch continues to evolve.This time the precious stones were used as bearings.The diamonds will be part of some pocket watches, which increased the price of one pocket watches to the ceiling.Oil was also became part of pocket watches during this period it was lubricate and smoothen hand movements look.In the second half of the 18th century pocket watches were produced three hands. contrary to the inclusion of minute hands during the sixteenth century, the second hand made sense to tell time was Barkai is much better.
In the nineteenth century found glory days package clock Era brought a few watchmakers. names such as LeCoultre and co., company Nardin, Minerva, Heuer, IWC and many others were created during this period, the quality of pocket watches is better than ever.
At the turn of the 20th century, the watchmakers who have accurate clocks were awarded certificates in contrast to previous years, the issuance of a certificate is a requirement of luxury.
And in recent years the popularity of pocket watches decreases as wristwatches became more popular.
Although pocket watches are not so much in use today, it serves as an important tool for several centuries.