Discrepancies exist as to when and for whom the first wristwatch was created. Some say Abraham Louis-Breguet created the original in 1810 for the Queen of Naples, Caroline Murat. Others credit the Swiss watch company, Patek Philippe, for designing the first to fit the wrist of Countess Koscowicz of Hungary in 1868. Though the beginnings may appear foggy, what is clear is that this timepiece was popularized worldwide in the early 20th century.
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