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This chronological list of famous watchmakers is a list of those who influenced the development of horology or gained status by their creations. The list is sorted by the lifetimes of the watchmakers .
Category:Watch technicians: Individuals whose skills are relegated to performing simple, non-invasive maintenance on watches, especially if they do not have the skills to completely overhaul a movement (correcting all identified defects, replacing worn parts, manufacturing a part if required), dial, case, pressure test and quality control a watch
This list is a duplicate of Category:Watch brands, which will likely be more up-to-date and complete. Manufacturers that are named after the founder are sorted by surname. Names in this list require an article about the watch brand or watchmaker
Companies designing and assembling watches with movements made by third parties should be in Category:Watch brands. Companies who have discontinued manufacturing watches should also be placed in Category:Defunct watchmaking companies. Individuals (dead or alive) engaged in making watches should be in Category:Watchmakers (people).
This is a list of Swiss watch manufacturers and brands. Entries with an article should also be suitable for inclusion in Category:Watch manufacturing companies of Switzerland or Category:Swiss watch brands .
Also, many watch manufacturers own more than one brand, while others own no brands and simply do contract manufacturing. Note that watch brands that do not manufacture watch movements of their own, but merely assemble components made by others should not be categorized as "watch manufacturers" or as "watchmakers".
Watches were worn during the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871), and by the time of the Boer War (1899–1902), watches had been recognised as a valuable tool. [184] Early models were essentially standard pocket watches fitted to a leather strap, but, by the early 20th century, manufacturers began producing purpose-built wristwatches.
In 1944, Daniels joined the army; he already had an interest in watches and repaired some for other soldiers. On leaving the army in 1947, he bought tools with his £50 gratuity; worked repairing watches, and took horology night classes. [citation needed] In 1960, he opened his first watch repair and cleaning shop in London.