The History of the Wristwatch — The Timepiece That Was Too Feminine for Men

Why did men stop carrying pocket watches? 🧵 In this video we unravel the myth and trace the story of the wristwatch — from an object dismissed as women's jewelry that no serious man would wear, to the artillery officers who needed both hands free and the hour visible, and the trench raids that made a strap on the wrist a matter of survival. It took a world war to make the most ordinary object on a man's arm acceptable. If you enjoyed this history deep dive, like the video, subscribe to Fabric Myths, and leave a comment with the origin story we should cover next 👇