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 This is sometimes called a lepine movement, after the 18th century watchmaker Jean-Antoine Lépine who originated the aligned crown and sub-dial in pocket watches. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 22 May 2024 Interestingly, in the early days of his company mid-market watchmaker, Frederique Constant (a company for young professionals looking for classy but affordable timepieces), was his best-selling brand. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2024 The action icon is closely associated with the Italian luxury watchmaker, having worn Panerais on camera on several occasions, and arguably helped the brand reach a wider audience after becoming a collector. Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024 Opinions and Notes on 6-Digit Rolexes Many feel that the six-digit era was the beginning of Rolex as a dedicated luxury brand, rather than as simply the world’s best industrial watchmaker. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for watchmaker 

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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 6 Jun. 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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