We have all heard the term Horology, which is the study of clocks and time. Through the ages, man has done enough research, and there is always continuous progress and development in the world of watches. Time itself doesn’t stop, and its never-ending innovations and study has successfully brought out the branch of horology.
How the study started is itself a fascinating question to ponder.
Early Footprints
The early time measuring instruments were the hour-glasses and the sun-dials. They are seldom in use these days but are still serving the purpose of decorative items. Many ancient sun-dials and disks make a prominent tourist heritage as their rigid structure, no matter how many ages pass, never fail to attract people. The past devices’ accuracy is very high but owing to their bulky nature and fixed structures, and portable devices have repeatedly replaced them. Several Egyptian scriptures also show the evidence of water clocks that were used on shady days.
Progress Through The Time
With time the mechanical clocks started taking over. Pendulum and wardrobe clocks became a trend from the 15th century in many households. The minute development in the mechanical structures also devised the pocket and wrist-watches. Through decades famous companies like Seiko watches have made innovative efforts in progress. From their introduction of quartz watches in 1969 to the modern-day digital watches, brands such as these have come a long way.
Horology is not a professional career but a research job. People also pursue the timeline as a hobby with interest.
