: a device (such as a clock or watch) to measure or show progress of time
especially
: one that does not chime
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the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial
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Each brand will highlight its unique identity and expertise in horology and artful timepieces.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
This timepiece cost $600,000 when it was launched in 2012.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2025
Guests at the ceremony, which took place on Sunday in Los Angeles, also brought bold timepieces to the red carpet — some of which are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Known for its innovative timepieces like the Micrograph and Microtimer, and of course, Monaco, the brand was a favorite among racers, contributing to its longstanding legacy in motorsports.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
This timepiece cost $600,000 when it was launched in 2012.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2025
Guests at the ceremony, which took place on Sunday in Los Angeles, also brought bold timepieces to the red carpet — some of which are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Known for its innovative timepieces like the Micrograph and Microtimer, and of course, Monaco, the brand was a favorite among racers, contributing to its longstanding legacy in motorsports.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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timepiece
noun
time·piece
ˈtīm-ˌpēs 
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure time
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