- 17th century: Wristwatches first appeared alongside classic watches.
- 1850s: Wristwatches became popular enough that watchmakers began including bracelets in their production.
- 1910s: Soldiers in World War I preferred wristwatches that were easy to read over pocket watches.
- 1920s–1930s: Wristwatches became more affordable and accessible, and the Art Deco style influenced their design. Luxury brands like Rolex and Omega emerged.
- 1940s: The military again influenced the design of watches.
- 1950s: Rolex's Submariner became a popular model that was copied often.
- 1970s: Quartz watches became popular, and the TAG Heuer Monaco chronograph became a global sensation after appearing in the movie Le Mans.
- 1980s: Luxury watches became popular, with brands like Piaget and Raymond Weil introducing new models. The Seiko Kinetic watch was also introduced, the first quartz watch with a hand-winding system.
- 1990s: Mechanical watches became popular again.
- 2000s: The Hublot Big Bang was a successful design.
- 2010s: Skeletonized dials became popular, with dials sometimes being eliminated altogether.
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