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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And that’s exactly what happened in March, when Richard Mille moved to a stunning new spot on 20 Avenue Princesse Alice—marking a luxury destination that firmly establishes the watchmaker’s position in the Principality. Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026 The assembly and decoration of each watch requires nearly 440 hours of work, and to honor the watchmaker who creates each of the eight pieces, a small plate bearing his initials is incorporated into the movement. Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Born in the month of March, the chief executive officer of British watchmaker Bremont is a Pisces. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 May 2026 Sales at specialist watchmakers, including Vacheron Constantin and Piaget, grew 2%. Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 22 May 2026 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 28 May. 2026.

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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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