Wrist Watches

Wrist Watches

Back in time ancient people used to use a pocket watch to keep track of time. It was middle of 16th century AD when first wrist watch was introduced in Germany. And it was since early 20th century that it was considered to be a womanly thing. 'Wristlet' as the people called it that time was thought to be more of a decorative item rather than a functional one. Nowadays we see wrist watches being used by both men and women. Such things for ladies yet still represent the old notion of being a 'wristlet' than a watch with more emphasis on beauty and elegance rather than functionality.

Wrist watch makes an important article in both men and women wardrobe. The functional aspects no doubt make a big reason for the wrist watches; there is another aspect of this highly valued item. Wrist watches have rather become a notation of our taste, our choice and our personality. This is the reason a wrist watch is still a necessity in spite of other devises that serve the purpose of timekeeping; mobile phone to be the biggest example of such devices. Watchmakers also understand the fact and that accounts for a large array of watches which makes it quite daunting to select one out of hundred and thousand of choices available. There are certain aspects that one should be clear about while buying a watch.

Year 1904 could be regarded as a breakthrough in the history of wrist-watches when Louis Cartier designed first wrist watch for men. He designed the watch for one of his friends Alberto Santos (an aviator) who asked him to craft a wrist watch for him to help him keeping record of time during flights. 1911 was the year when men's wrist watches made début. However it was still not as popular as 'wristlets'.

Wrist Watches