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The ABCs of Time – Everything about Watch Lugs
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This article delves into the evolution of watch lugs, tracing their development from early wire lugs to more contemporary and expressive designs. It highlights how the transition from pocket watches to wristwatches necessitated significant changes in case design for practical wear.
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Wristwatches emerged as a 20th-century trend, replacing the pocket watch for daily practicality.
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The shift to wristwatches required cases to shrink, moving away from the average 50mm diameter of pocket watches.
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