More Than Just a Timepiece

3/4/2016

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The first wristwatch was made by Swiss manufacturer Patek Phillipe for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary in 1868. It was a rectangular, yellow gold piece, set in diamonds that appeared more like a piece of jewelery than a watch. It didn’t catch on but those companies that did follow-suit, designed it as ladies watches with fixed wire chain and chain-link bracelets.

STORY BY Anita Othman PHOTO BY Audemars Piguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre & A. Lange and Sohne Doc.

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