What is a watch?
Q: What is a watch?
A: A watch is a small clock that can be carried or worn by someone to easily tell the time. It can also be used as an accessory for fashion purposes.
Q: How are watches typically worn?
A: Watches are usually worn on the wrist, attached by a strap or bracelet. However, they can also be carried in a pocket (pocket watch) or hung from the front of a uniform (nurses).
Q: When did watches first appear?
A: Watches first appeared in the 14th century as spring-powered clocks and were developed further in the 17th century. The first pocket watch was created in 1524 by Peter Henlein.
Q: What powers traditional watches?
A: Traditional watches are powered by clockwork mechanisms.
Q: How do electronic movements work?
A: Electronic movements use quartz crystals which vibrate when an electric voltage is applied to them, creating an oscillator which paces a timekeeping mechanism.
Q: Are there any other types of watches besides traditional and digital ones?
A: Yes, some newer models are smartwatches which are similar to smartphones but smaller in size.
