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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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 Chris designs playful timepieces with a hint of vintage flair, all running on reliable Japanese Miyota and Seiko movements. — Justin Mastine-frost, Esquire, "6 Kickstarter-Funded Watches Worth Your Time," 16 June 2015 Steve McQueen’s Destroyed-in-a-Wildfire Rolex Is Going Up for Auction Courtesy of Phillips Another legendary timepiece is set to bolster the watch market’s already explosive growth. — Cam Wolf, GQ, "Steve McQueen’s Destroyed-in-a-Wildfire Rolex Is Going Up for Auction," 5 June 2018 At 88 years old, Hedren, who's mother to Melanie Griffith and grandmother to Dakota Johnson, stuns in the new ads for Gucci jewelry and timepieces. — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Tippi Hedren Lands A Gucci Campaign At 88 Years Old," 15 May 2018 Armie Hammer, Denzel Washington, Justin Timberlake and others paired their tuxes with the latest in status timepieces. — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, "Golden Globes 2018: Hot Watches on the Men in Black," 9 Jan. 2018 About three months ago, the experts concluded that this was the famous spy’s timepiece. — Ronen Bergman, New York Times, "Israel’s Secret Operation to Recover the Watch of a Legendary Spy," 5 July 2018

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