In 1653, Christiaan Huygens introduced the first pendulum clock, significantly increasing timekeeping accuracy and causing disruption in existing systems. This innovation rendered many traditional timepieces obsolete, challenging craftsmen who specialized in older clock-making methods. Many artisans, unable to compete with the precision of pendulum clocks, were forced to abandon their trade or adapt. Huygens' invention crucially altered time measurement practices and affected livelihoods tied to previous technologies.