††Cheap watches were first produced in the United States, where Robert Ingersoll introduced a "dollar watch'. This sold in Britain for 5 shillings (25p).
Wrist watches were introduced in about 1890. At first only women wore them. Wrist watches became popular with men during World War I, and gradually replaced pocket watches. In 1927, Rolex introduced the first waterproof wristwatch, called the 'Oyster'.
