Portable, smaller watch (French Montre)
The development of pocket watches became possible only after the early 15th century, when the spring drive was invented. The shape of the pocket watch evolved from the early can watches. The pocket watches at the time of their invention were round, made of iron and about 2 cm high and 6 cm in diameter.
Initially, the pocket watches are often worn concealed (in the pocket).
In the 18th century pocket watches were often trinkets that were representatively worn open at the belt (Châtelaine).
In the 19th and early 20th century the pocket watches were usually kept in the pocket. They were often equipped with alarm function, repetitions, chronographs, date indications, musical mechanisms and automats.
A distinction is made between open (Lépine) and closed (Savonnette) pocket watch type.
© Watch Wiki. All texts are protected by copyright. The respective copyright holders are the signatories of the contributions. For details see Impressum. Regarding objections and complaints (copyright and other rights) also see there. Impressum | Privacy Policy | Copyright | About Watch Wiki