The Oldest and Newest Clock in China

The Oldest and Newest Clock in China

In Northern Sung Dynasty (960-1127), Su Song and Han Gonglian, the famous scientists then, created the first accurate and advanced clock in China, that is, the Water-powered Astronomical Clock Tower. It was the symbol of the top of the sciences and technologies of worldwide that time. This machine was first put on the agenda in the year 1086, and seven years later, in the year 1093, it was finally completed. Dr.Joseph Needham, a British scientist, regarded it as the direct ancestor of astronomical clock in medieval Europe. This is the oldest clock in China.

Then where can you find the newest clock in China? An intelligent choice is to come to Yiwu, the largest commodity center in China. In Yiwu International Commodity City you can find a typical place specialized in producing and selling clocks and watches. No matter which styles you like, cartoon or commercial watches, or any other special styles rarely to see, the market can satisfy your requirements. Those thousands upon thousands of different watches and clocks have one similar characteristic: cheap price.