CLOCK TECHNOLOGY:
HISTORY AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
HISTORY OF CLOCK AND
ITS DEVELOPMENT
In
the past before there was technology, people distinguish time only day and
night, that is by looking at the sun. But if the weather does not support it
like rain, it is cloudy how do people in ancient times know the time? And
people in ancient times were able to determine time accurately and precisely.
In this article we will discuss the history of the watch and its development.
The
term word watch has been used in the 14th century, which comes from the Latin
word "clocca". The following is the development of the watch from
time to time.
Sun clock
Sun clock
The
oldest clock is called a Sundial or sun clock. The sun clock was first used
around 3,500 BC. This clock shows the time based on the position of the sun,
the way that is by using shadows that fall on a flat surface which is then
marked with hours in one day. But what if the sky is cloudy or rainy, then the
clock will not function
Calendar obelisk
Egyptian
society in the years 5,000-6,000 years ago measured time and made calendars
using obelisks.
Sand clock
The world's first sand clock
This
sand clock is made of tubular glass which narrows in the middle and filled with
fine sand in it, time is measured based on the volume of sand flowing down slowly.
According to some hourglass experts were created in Alexandria around the
middle of the third century. Another opinion, the first hourglass is expected
to appear in 1338 based on Allegory of Good Government paintings from Ambrogio
Lorenzetti Jam Pasir first appeared around 1400 BC, this was concluded from the
discovery of an object in the Amenhoterp I grave, a relic of a small vessel
containing water that has a hole in the part below that is useful for dripping
water.
Water clock
Egyptians
are known for their high culture and intellectuals compared to other societies
in other places. Water clocks were found in Egypt and were named clepsydra
(kleph-sur-druh), in 1400 BC.
Water clock
A
Muslim scientist named al-Jazari has created a clock that is different from
before this hour already using a mechanical device, this clock is called a
water clock because it uses water power to move a mechanical device.
Thanks
to his mechanical abilities, al-Jazari is noted to be able to assemble several
types of water clocks. "One of them, a hydropower clock one meter high and
one and a half meters wide. The clock was successfully reconstructed at the
Science Museum in 1976," Donald Routledge Hill said in his A History of
Engineering in Classical and Medieval Times. Al-Jazari also able to make water
clocks in the form of elephants. In fact, the clock made by al-Jazari was able
to produce sound. In al-Jazari's manuscript, the watch is the earliest clock
that uses a flow regulator, a closed-hole system and an automatic like a bird
watch.
This
clock is the first hour with automatic reactions in time intervals. This clock
uses a human (humanoid) robot that collides with claws and a mechanical bird
robot automatically whistles.
This
water clock is also known as the first clock that can record time accurately to
match the length of unequal days throughout the year Jam al-Jazari is full of
ideas and techniques that are important to the history of machine design.
Water clock
Analog clock
Then
found an analog clock that has a working principle that is almost the same as a
water clock but in a smaller size. The analog clock has a needle in the middle
and rotates continuously in time, the analog clock uses a spring principle and
a combination of gear in it is moved by a battery that functions as its driving
force, as we still use today, for example wall clocks.
Analog clock
Digital clock
The
clock continues to evolve from time to time looking for a better and more accurate
form of technological development where everything has been made in digital
form and many people have abandoned analog technology and switched to digital
technology so that digital clocks were created which were refinements of analog
and first clocks was produced by the company The Hamilton Watch Co. of Lancarter
in Pennsylvania in the 1950s, the clock was used using a microcontoller in it
which had been given a series of up-counting systems that were a simple digital
circuit and used the working principle of a rising enumerator whose power
worked with asynchronous way. Namely the counter that is on the opposite end is
used to indicate the number one of the seconds originating from the source of
the beat, then the enumerator is then triggered by the previous enumerator so
that it can display time in the form of numbers.
Digital clock
As
time went on, in the 1950s Digital clock was first created by The Hamilton
Watch Co. of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this is the company that first made an
electric / digital watch. After that came several well-known brands of watches
to date.
R*lex-james-bond
R
* lex clock is one of the most famous brands in the world, this watch became
very famous when the emergence of the 007 James Bond film 'On Her Majesty's
Secret Service' in 1969. In a scene, Bond, played by George Lazenby wearing a
clock r * Lex Oyster in various actions. Because it is very popular, a r * lex
watch designed specifically for women is known as the R * lex Oyster Datejust
Lady made of stainless steel with two datejust buttons, diamond-studded, and
waterproof.
GB-X6900B-1_1677rbGGB-X6900B-1_1677rbG
Sh
* ock is another well-known brand in the world. This GSh * ock watch is a
manufacturer from Casio. His debut began in 1983 and until now the GSh * ock
watch is very popular with Hollywood artists. As many enthusiasts, Casio
produces Baby G as a companion of GSh * ock. until the 1990s, the G-SH * OCK
and BABY-G line became popular, especially by celebrities such as Kanye West,
Gabe Kling, Matt Hammer, Spike Lee, Lil 'Wayne, Jordin Sparks, Lady Gaga and
Nick Cannon on the red carpet, video clips, to the fashion events they
attended. Unique design with a variety of colors.
ODM clock
The
designs are original, unique, and not easily imitated, making ODMs in great
demand today, especially among teenagers. This digital watch has become a new
breakthrough especially for the world of clock design and timekeeping, starting
from the way it is used which resembles a bracelet and material made of
silicon. In addition, the colors that resemble jelly are very attractive, and
can be used by girls or boys (unisex watch).
In
this era of modern life, watches have become important accessories in the daily
activities of everyone's lives. When the technology is not as sophisticated as
it is today, watches are the single most efficient pointing device in the midst
of busy daily activities. Although there are now gadgets to show time, still
the role of watches cannot be shifted. Both men and women need wristwatch
accessories to appear neater and elegant in public, especially by using branded
watches and original watches. Let's look at what are the benefits, uses and
benefits of using a watch:
1.
Efficient Timers
Although
there are now gadgets to show time, the role of the watch as the most efficient
timepiece cannot be moved. We can check the time faster with a watch without having
to remove the gadget from the pocket first.
2.
Looks more elegant
Now
the assessment of other people is usually first seen from the appearance and
neatness of the person. By using a watch, someone will look neater, more
elegant in the eyes of others. Someone who uses a watch will look like they
have a busy life.
3.
Higher social status
By
using an original watch, a branded watch, or someone's expensive watch will
look higher in rank than others.
4.
Increase self-confidence
Shown
with neatness and original watches make you appear more confident and excited
in daily activities.
5.
Set the time more regularly
By
using a watch, you will be more organized to check the time so that it is
easier and more accustomed to managing the time for daily activities.
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