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The ABCs of Time – When and Why Did We Start Measuring Seconds?
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This article explores the historical development of measuring time in seconds, noting that early pocket watches initially only featured an hour hand due to the inaccuracy of movements. The introduction of minute hands and eventually seconds hands was driven by significant advancements in the mid-17th century.
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Original pocket watches only featured an hour hand, as movements were too inaccurate for minute or second hands.
— Monochrome Watches
Two key inventions in the mid-17th century, one by Christiaan Huygens in 1656, were instrumental in the development of more accurate timekeeping.
— Monochrome Watches
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