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In the early 14th century, large mechanical clocks began to appear in the towers of several large Italian cities. There is no record of working mechanicanisms predating these public clocks.
Have a look at www.referenciarelojera.com "Historia" section, its in spanish but they display ALL the history of mechanical watches
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What were water clocks used for?
Keeping time, in the days before mechanical clocks.
When were digital clocks invented?
digital clocks were made in 1956 the digital clock was invented in 1956, it is the opposite to analogue.
When was the cuckoo clock invented?
cuckoo clocks were invented in Germany around 1730
How many candle clocks were invented?
youre a bumy
Who invented digital clocks?
the first digital clock was invented by Peter Petrov in 1968 The patent for the mechanism used in Pennwood and Lawson digital clocks was granted to Frederick A. Greenawalt, an employee of the Pennwood Company. Greenawalt's patent was issued in February 1935. Lawson stated selling digital clocks in 1934.
Did clocks exist in the 1850s?
Any Encyclopedia will report that clocks were invented in ancient times, as sundials are primitive clocks. As for mechanical clocks, there are public clocks from the 14th which are still on display in the Science Museum in Britain. See http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/on-line/wells-clock/index.asp
What uses did the mechanical clock have?
what are mechanical clocks
What were water clocks used for?
Keeping time, in the days before mechanical clocks.
What was not invented during the middle ages eyeglasses gunpowder mechanical clocks or telescopes?
Gunpowder, it was found in Asia by explorers from europe around in the 1500's
What is the energy for alarm clocks?
Mechanical to sound to radiant
When were digital clocks invented?
digital clocks were made in 1956 the digital clock was invented in 1956, it is the opposite to analogue.
Why is clocks called clocks?
I wouldn't say the inventor, had a reason for calling clocks clocks, the person in which invented clocks came up with the name himself
What person in invent mechanical clocks?
jacopo di dondi
What did peter henlien invented?
He invented clocks and watch-glasses
Who invented clocks?
albert instine
Why is clocks called clock?
I wouldn't say the inventor, had a reason for calling clocks clocks, the person in which invented clocks came up with the name himself
Do digital clocks keep time as well or better than standard clocks with hands?
Digital clocks will keep time at least as well as a manual mechanical clock.
