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| Pocket watches were invented in the 16th century in Tudor, England. At that time, the watches were so big that they were worn around the neck. |
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This continued till the 19th century when Patek Philippe invented the wristwatch, which was then considered as a ladies watch. However, it is believed that this notion changed after World War and wristwatches became popular among men too.
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Watches have also made to attract children who like sporting cartoon-shaped watches or fruit-shaped watches
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There are different types of watch styles and sizes. There are analog watches, digital watches, LCD watches, quartz watches, mechanical watches, jewel watches, water resistant watches and pocket watches, which are making a come back. Some of the popular brands in watches are Rolex, Omega, TagHeuer, Citizen and Breguet to name a few. Swiss watches are considered as fine watches.
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The Swiss made watches of cheap quality to high quality complicated watches. They set the fashion, which was followed throughout Europe. Swiss watches include brand names like Longines, Movado, Tissot, Ulysse Nardin and Vacheron & Constantin to name a few.
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Japanese watches are considered to be practical and trendy. After World War II, Japan marketed the self-winding wristwatches and similarly in 1967-69, the world's first quartz clocks and watches were marketed as 'Made in Japan' respectively. Popular Japanese brands include Casio, Citizen and Seiko.
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