: How did watches work before batteries? 689 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question100.55K September 3, 2021 0 Comments : How did watches work before batteries? In: 3 10 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted September 3, 2021 0 Comments Springs and gears. You would have to wind up the watch spring with a little key or knob and set it before it would work, and then it would keep time for several hours, a day, maybe even longer depending on the watch. You are viewing 1 out of 10 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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