Clocking In: Timeline of Clocks

Early clock making efforts had mediocre results atvia these timekeeping devices and the internet so
best. Sundials, water clocks and marked candlesthat global scheduling can be maintained.
were still only accurate to within an hour's timeWatches, clocks and other timekeeping devices
provided external conditions were cooperative. Ithave become ubiquitous in the modern world
was merely a millennia ago that the developmentalthough the fascination with time has not
of the "escapement mechanism" in China began todiminished. While the clockmaker's art has always
provide the necessary mechanical regulation toincluded style and aesthetic presentation to the
provide any real accuracy. It was five hundreddevices that measure time, today's fashion
years after this that clocks became accurateconscious trends have created timepieces that
enough to include a minute hand.are as beautiful as they are functional. Wood,
The mechanical devices that work the clock havechrome steel, precious metal or plastic, the
been fine-tuned in size and can easily betraditional analog clock face can be inserted with
constructed small enough to fit on the band orstyle. Digital LED clocks add a look of functional
bracelet of a wristwatch for constant personalstyle and can be incorporated with the office
reference. Miniature clocks can be set into otherdecor of almost any style.
fine jewelry pieces such as pendants, brooches,A display quality clock is an essential and integral
tie clasps and clips.part of any successful office decor. Whether an
The invention of the electric clock in the midimpressive award piece or built into a desk items
1800's put our timekeeping efforts on the path tocaddy, the ever-present desk clock will help keep
trustworthy measurement of the minutes of ouryour schedules timed. For the traveler who needs
lives. The modern atomic clocks used for officialmore than a wristwatch while abroad, one can
time stamp designations have become accuratechoose from a wide assortment of sizes and
to as much as one second or less per year.functions of travel clocks to assure you are
Throughout the world, time is not synchronizednever late for an appointment.