For both men and women, watches have become a very important fashion accessory. They have been used for centuries with various designs or mechanisms. One of the most famous and appreciated type was the pocket watch. Using a mechanical movement technology, a 12-hour display, manual and tied with chain to the pocket, this type of watch was considered a piece of art for decades. It became outdated after the First World War, when designers have created a more efficient and easier to use type.
The wristwatch made his way to the top very fast. Using a bracelet or a strap, they were easily attached to the wrist and easy to use, without too much discomfort. They were named "trench watches", because the soldiers have used them for the first time in battles.
A few decades later, after the wristwatches were introduced on market, engineers have developed electric watches which were more accurate. After that, quartz watches took the place of electric ones, using both electric and/or mechanic movement. Watches in modern days are very different. Most of them use a battery which doesn't need to be rewound periodically by the user.
Watch designers have created special watches for activities such as space travel, diving and many more. But the most common watches used have a more simple design without too many features. Made out of precious metals such as gold or carved with gemstones, personalized or not, watches can represent many types of personalities. Different people with different wardrobe preferences have a real need for a proper watch.
Some people desire for more sophisticated models, other prefers simple, expensive or cheap models, different shapes and colors. They can also choose between analog or digital displays, or between a twelve-hour or a twenty four-hour mechanism and display. Many functions have been added to provide for the user, such as satellite navigation and dual time display. These are very useful for business people while traveling. Many complex ideas regarding a multi-function watch have been developed in time, such as inserting video games and television. Watch designers have tried to implement many of these ideas to create an interesting fashion accessory.
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This post was written by Jack Wogan on October 9, 2010
