timepiece

noun

time·piece | \ ˈtīm-ˌpēs

Definition of timepiece

: 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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Manufactured by Fossil Group, which has ties to a number of fashion brands, these are timepieces that aim to catch the eye as well as meet data needs. — David Lazarus, The Seattle Times, "8 great smartwatch picks (that aren’t Apple)," 7 Jan. 2019 Now, Swiss watch company North Eagles has set that same basic sensor inside an otherwise normal-looking timepiece. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "A Poison-Detecting Watch for Gas and Oil Workers," 11 Nov. 2018 And yet these features – fall detection, an ECG – are primary reasons for considering Apple’s latest timepiece. — Krysia Lenzo, Fox News, "Apple Watch review roundup: The hype is real for the best smartwatch on the market," 19 Sep. 2018 Before picking up your own new timepiece, take heed of Moore's shopping tips. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Mandy Moore Used to Walk by Fossil Stores in the Mall, Now She's The Face of the Brand," 10 Sep. 2018 The 42mm watchface looks like a traditional timepiece, and is powered by Wear OS for music, fitness, and notifications, and feature all-day battery life. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "Best Amazon Prime Day deals on fitness trackers and smartwatches," 16 July 2018 Poetic Astronomy,’ where heaven and earth merge to create a dreamlike setting for extraordinary timepieces inspired by the beauty of the cosmos. — Todd Plummer, Vogue, "Behind the Scenes of Tribeca Ball, One of New York’s Most Glamorous Galas," 3 Apr. 2018 Also, in honor of the upcoming four-day family reunion of Porsche enthusiasts, Porsche Design made a special commemorative timepiece called the Chronotimer Rennsport Reunion VI available for pre-order in late June. — Adam Tschorn, latimes.com, "Porsche Design revs up its West Coast style profile with limited-edition watch, Aug. 3 L.A. runway show," 2 July 2018 In normal use, at least, this approach doesn’t seem particularly disruptive and might even make the watch look like a more traditional digital timepiece. — Jacob Kastrenakes, The Verge, "The TicWatch Pro uses a transparent second display to save power," 24 May 2018

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