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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At last year’s Miami Grand Prix, the watchmaker debuted the Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton, completed with a pink strap. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 May 2025 Made circa 2020, it is considered unique among the 11 pieces made because of its platinum case, and bears the signature of both watchmakers Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey. Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 For a century and a half, Bulova has been more than a watchmaker. William Earl, Variety, 8 May 2025 After the war, the company became one of the most notable watchmakers globally. Nicholas W. Stuller, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for watchmaker

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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 5 Jun. 2025.

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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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