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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Switzerland exported nearly $61 billion in goods to the U.S. last year, including timepieces from some of the world’s finest watchmakers, such as Rolex, Omega and others. Chris Dobstaff, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Some watchmakers, such as Vacheron Constantin and Chopard, dropped métiers d’art timepieces. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 July 2025 Jewelry remains a winning play for Cartier-owner Richemont, even as high-end watches — both its own and those of other luxury watchmakers — remain a weak point. Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 26 July 2025 Initium Workshops At the Swiss brand’s Paris atelier, workshops with master watchmakers range from $2,890 for a half-day session to $19,190 for the tourbillon class. Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 July 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 21 Aug. 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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