When the first clock was invented, how did the clockmaker decide on the time?
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14th century
The first mechanical clocks, employing the verge escapement mechanism with a foliot or balance wheel timekeeper, were invented in Europe at around the start of the 14th century, and became the standard timekeeping device until the pendulum clock was invented in 1656.
For example, the sundial was around before the clock. So a clockmaker could consult a sundial to set the clock. High noon is a good measurement. ... Combined/(or even separate) with a measurement of high noon you can also calculate the amount of time you should put in a day fairly accurately.
One of the earliest of all devices to tell time was the sundial. The sundial is looked on as being a form of sun-powered clock. Ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians did have this knowledge, but when the culture died, knowledge was lost along with many other aspects of the civilization unfortunately.