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I N T R O D U C T I O N
Time is invisible, after long- Timepieces such as the
term learning and observation sundial, gnomon, water
from daily life experiences, clock, clepsydra, sand clock,
ancient people gradually and mechanical clock and
mastered the periodicity of watch, help us transform the
astronomy and nature law, invisible flow of time into
such as the rising and setting measurable motion. As a
of the sun, the waxing, and practical daily life instrument,
waning of the moon, and timepieces are closely related
seasonal changes. They to all of us. Every timepiece
started to use these periodical is a combination of science
phenomena as scales of time and art, the gem of mankind
so that they can work in an wisdom, and the extension of
orderly manner. As a result, the humanistic spirit.
different kinds of timepieces
were invented and developed
throughout human history.
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