An instrument to tell time, usually worn on the left wrist.
At that time, most wristwatches were set into motion using a wind-up spring mechanism. The technology for quartz and other watches had already been developed, but were still too expensive to be widely used. The watches placed in the time capsule are of the wind-up variety.
The men's watch is a self-winding waterproof model that shows the day and date. The self-winding function was activated simply by the movement of the arm on which the watch was fastened. However, many people in those days would shake their watches vigorously, worrying that regular arm movements would not do the trick.
The men's watch is encased in high-quality stainless steel; the women's watch in 14-carat white gold. In addition, the highest-quality sapphire glass has been used to prevent deterioration during the long period of storage.