The first mechanical clocks were invented in Europe around the start of the 14th century and were the standard timekeeping device until the pendulum clock was invented in 1656. There were many components that came together over time to give us the modern-day timekeeping pieces of today.

Who invented the clock and when?

Initially invented in the Netherlands by Christian Huygens all the way back in 1656, their early designs were quickly refined to greatly increase their precision. But when the first pendulum clock was brought to the Americas, something bizarre happened.

Who invented the 1st clock?

Though various locksmiths and different people from different communities invented different methods for calculating time, it was Peter Henlein, a locksmith from Nuremburg, Germany, who is credited with the invention of modern-day clock and the originator of entire clock making industry that we have today.