watchmaker

noun

watch·​mak·​er ˈwäch-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce watchmaker (audio)
ˈwȯch-
: one that makes or repairs watches or clocks
watchmaking noun

Examples of watchmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The watchmaker has since released a handful of dazzling iterations, but McGregor’s is a menacing black reference (OP110.21.AG.AB.A) that was limited to just 88 pieces. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024 The division is headed by watchmakers Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini, master watchmakers who both worked with Gerald Genta during his heyday in the 1980s. Carol Besler, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 The Sky Moon Tourbillon is a manifestation of several artisans who come together to bring this watch to life; namely, the watchmaker, the engraver, and the enameler. Rebecca Suhrawardi, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 Take, for instance, the episode on Patek Philippe, the watchmaker. Juliette Han, Phd, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024 Omega ruled the red carpet, though, with at least seven gents wearing timepieces by the Swiss watchmaker. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2024 Patek Philippe pocket watch A modern pocket watch from Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe can already fetch quite a pretty penny. Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2024 Omega was reportedly the largest supplier, with the Swiss watchmaker creating 110,000 timepieces for the armed forces. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024 This marked a new era for the Kosovar watchmaker, prompting him to retire the Akrivia nameplate in favor of his own. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1630, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of watchmaker was in 1630

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“Watchmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watchmaker. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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watchmaker

noun
watch·​mak·​er ˈwäch-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce watchmaker (audio)
ˈwȯch-
: one that makes or repairs watches or clocks
watchmaking noun

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