The invention of the modern mechanical wristwatch was popularized for military utility by which brand/designer? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The invention of the modern mechanical wristwatch was popularized for military utility by which brand/designer?
A. Patek Philippe
B. Louis Cartier
C. Abraham-Louis Breguet
D. John Harrison
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Louis Cartier created the Santos wristwatch in 1904 for pilot Alberto Santos-Dumont, popularizing men's portable wrist watches over pocket variants.

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