Elizabeth I is believed to have received one of the first wristwatches around 1571, a gift from her favorite courtier, Robert Dudley, the Earl of Leicester. At the time, wristwatches were rare and primarily worn by women, while men typically used pocket watches. This watch was more of a decorative piece rather than a practical timekeeping device, reflecting the fashion of the era.
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