X. Watch Knowledge
Watch Terms & Components
What is a dive watch?
A dive watch is a specialized type of watch that is designed to be used underwater during diving or other aquatic activities. Dive watches are built to be highly durable, water-resistant, and to meet…
How does a manual watch work?
A manual watch, also known as a hand-wound watch, is a type of mechanical watch that requires manual winding to power the watch's movement. A manual watch is one of the seven types of watches availab…
When was the first smartwatch invented?
The first smartwatch was invented in 1998 by the computer company IBM. The watch was called the IBM WatchPad, and it featured a touchscreen display and a range of features that were ahead of its time…
What was the first dive watch?
The first dive watch is generally credited to the Rolex Submariner, which was introduced in 1953.. The Submariner was specifically designed for use by professional divers and featured a water-resista…
When was the first watch invented?
The history of mechanical watches dates back to the 14th century, but the first hand-wound watch as we know it today was invented in the 16th century. In 1510, German locksmith and watchmaker Peter H…
When was the first quartz watch invented?
The first quartz watch was invented in 1969 by a consortium of watchmakers and electronics companies in Switzerland. The consortium was led by the watch manufacturer Seiko, which had been developing…
What does COSC certification in watches mean?
COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certification is an expensive certification that is awarded to a watch movement that has been tested and certified to meet very high standards of accu…
When was the first digital watch invented?
The first digital watch was invented in 1970 by the Hamilton Watch Company. The watch was called the Pulsar, and it featured a digital LED (light-emitting diode) display that showed the time in digit…
When was the first automatic watch invented?
The first self-winding or automatic wristwatch was invented in 1923 by the watchmaker John Harwood. Harwood was a British watchmaker who developed a rotor system that could wind the watch's mainsprin…
When was the first meca-quartz watch invented?
The first meca-quartz watch was invented in 1984 by the Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko. The watch was called the Seiko Chronograph Quartz Sports 150, and it combined the precision of a quartz move…
How does an automatic watch work?
An automatic watch, also known as a self-winding watch, is a type of mechanical watch that uses the natural motion of the wearer's wrist to power the watch's movement. An automatic watch is one of th…
What is a chronograph watch?
A chronograph watch is a type of watch that includes a stopwatch function in addition to its regular timekeeping features. The word "chronograph" comes from the Greek words "chronos," meaning time, a…
When was the first solar watch invented?
The first solar watch was invented in 1977 by the Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko. The watch was called the Seiko Solar 7549-7000, and it used a small solar panel to convert light into electrical e…
How does a quartz watch work?
A quartz watch is a battery-powered watch that uses electricity to power the watch's movement. A quartz watch is one of the seven types of watches available on the market today and is the third oldes…
