Always Has Been: Chapter 1: Introduction and Impact of Digital Watches in 1975

In 1975, the nascent digital watch technology captured public imagination by offering a novel way of timekeeping. Diverging from classic analog designs, digital watches showcased numerically-displayed time on electronic screens, marking a significant departure with features like alarms and timers. This groundbreaking innovation not only transformed perceptions of timekeeping devices but also laid a foundational role in shaping future personal electronics, ushering in an era of enhanced precision and multifunctionality in consumer gadgets.