Prior to WWI wristwatches were considered feminine and not commonly worn by men. Wristwatches were more practical than pocket watches in warfare, and as a result they became socially acceptable for men to wear.
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Prior to WWI wristwatches were considered feminine and not commonly worn by men. Wristwatches were more practical than pocket watches in warfare, and as a result they became socially acceptable for men to wear.