On this day in 1957, the Hamilton Watch company introduced the first wristwatch powered by a battery. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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The Hamilton Watch Company unveils the world's first electric watch - January 3rd, 1957

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

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The Hamilton Watch Company unveils the world's first electric watch - January 3rd, 1957

The Hamilton Watch Company unveils the world's first electric watch - January 3rd, 1957