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The Evolution of Personal Timekeeping Devices

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: General Time Knowledge

From sundials and water clocks to pocket watches and modern smartphones, personal timekeeping devices have significantly evolved. Early mechanical watches were luxury items worn by nobility, gradually becoming more affordable as manufacturing techniques improved. Quartz and digital watches revolutionized accuracy, while today’s smartwatches integrate health tracking, notifications, and internet connectivity. Researching this timeline reveals how societal changes—from train schedules to remote work—drive the development of new clock technologies. Each innovation refines how people monitor and interpret time in daily life.

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