what led to the development of modern clock and watches
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The first modern-day clock was invented by a locksmith
As far as records are maintained in the history, the first clock by Henlein was made in 1510 and by 1541, he was well known for his art and was called in different parts of Europe.
fter years of calculating time using the movement of the sun, stars and other means, humanity finally developed a device that precisely calculated one universal time for all through means of science and mechanics.
Though various locksmiths and different people from different communities invented different methods for calculating time, it was Peter Henlein, a locksmith from Nuremburg, Germany, who is credited with the invention of modern-day clock and the originator of entire clock making industry that we have today.
As far as records are maintained in history, the first clock by Henlein was made in 1510 and by 1541; he was well known for his art and was called to different parts of Europe to design the most beautiful clocks for palaces and big clock towers.
He also started designing small and portable watches which were fashionable and easy to carry around. These were either used as pendants or bracelets.
The first mechanical watch
The Pomander Watch is the oldest mechanical watch ever recorded in history. It functions like the modern watch today with 12 hours on the dial indicated by the hand.
Case: copper, gold-plated on the outside, silver-plated on the inside, 45 mm in diameter, 38.5 grams in weight, three feet on the bottom
Movement: 36 mm in diameter, 54.1 grams in weight, iron, hour wheel with four teeth, upper plate skeletonized, chain and fusée, regulating arm with holes for 2 hog's hairs, approx. 12-hour power reserve
Function: Hour shown by one hand
However, till the 17th century, sundials were long used for measuring time as watches were still considered as a luxury and were very expensive.
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Sundials led to the development of modern clocks and watches.