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The wind-up alarm clock, an important invention in the history of timekeeping, was first patented by Levi Hutchins of Concord, New Hampshire, in 1787. However, Hutchins' clock was quite basic, designed to ring only at 4 a.m. to wake him for work and not adjustable for other times.

The first adjustable mechanical alarm clock is credited to Antoine Redier, a French inventor, who patented his design in 1847. Redier's invention allowed users to set the alarm to ring at different times, making it more practical and versatile for everyday use. This innovation laid the groundwork for the modern wind-up alarm clocks that became popular in the 19th and 20th centuries.