The Digital Watch Story
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1398120065
ISBN-13
9781398120068
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Imprint
Amberley Publishing
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Apr 15th, 2025
Print length
96 Pages
Weight
308 grams
Dimensions
16.40 x 23.40 x 0.80 cms
Product Classification:
Social & cultural historyInventions & inventorsAntique clocks, watches, musical boxes & automata
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Andrew Morton dives into the story of this enduring cult classic of both fashion and technology - the digital wristwatch.
Today, wrist watches are part practical, part fashion and part wearable tech. This was just as true at the beginning of the 1970s, with the invention of the digital watch. Initially they were incredibly expensive, first seen on the wrists of James Bond and Elton John. But the technology soon became more affordable, and they became a cool must-have gadget. Over the coming decades, they evolved from the early red LED displays to today''s smart watches and fitness trackers. Along the way there were games watches, radios and calculatorseven a TV on your wrist. The book explores the history of this important cultural device.
Today, wrist watches are part practical, part fashion and part wearable tech. This was just as true at the beginning of the 1970s, with the invention of the digital watch. Initially they were incredibly expensive, first seen on the wrists of James Bond and Elton John. However, the technology soon became more affordable, and they were considered a cool must-have gadget.Over the coming decades, they evolved from the early red LED displays to today’s smart watches and fitness trackers. Along the way there were games watches, radios and calculators – even a TV on your wrist. In this book Andy Morten explores the history and cultural significance of this influential device.
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