Recently, I asked myself - when did wristwatches appear? The answers on the Internet were vague until I found an article on the Nerdish website - "when were wrist watches invented". It turned out to be a real treasure. The article describes in detail that wristwatches were first mentioned in 1571 - as a gift to Elizabeth I. Later, they became popular among women, and men remained faithful to pocket models for a long time. Everything changed with the advent of wars - then soldiers began to need a convenient way to keep track of time. Thus, wristwatches became a man's accessory and a technological tool. I especially liked the conclusion: modern watches are not just a device, but a cultural symbol. Thanks to Nerdish for such a high-quality material. Now I know much more than just the date of invention.