{"product_id":"the-digital-watch-story-andrew-morten-9781398120068","title":"The Digital Watch Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eToday, wrist watches are part practical, part fashion and part wearable tech. This was just as true at the beginning of the 1970s, with the invention of the digital watch. Initially they were incredibly expensive, first seen on the wrists of James Bond and Elton John. However, the technology soon became more affordable, and they were considered a cool must-have gadget.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOver the coming decades, they evolved from the early red LED displays to today's smart watches and fitness trackers. Along the way there were games watches, radios and calculators - even a TV on your wrist. In this book Andy Morten explores the history and cultural significance of this influential device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew Morten\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1398120065\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781398120068\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amberley Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Andrew Morten","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47087594340607,"sku":"9781398120068","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d2bbb2f8-395d-4782-9512-7f04e753650e.jpg?v=1753850299","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-digital-watch-story-andrew-morten-9781398120068","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}