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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The Solaria packs 41 complications into one piece and is the work of a single watchmaker over eight years of development. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 June 2025 Acknowledging how being the oldest watchmaker in continuous operation could result in a narrative that could focus on the past, Gehr emphasized how today is increasingly becoming important that even the oldest brands have a relevancy, strength and position in society. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 June 2025 Niche watchmaker Roger Dubuis, a producer of limited-edition complicated watches, particularly tourbillons, has opened a boutique at the Maison Birks flagship store in Vancouver, Canada. Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 Luca Solca sector head for global luxury goods at Bernstein Clouding the picture further, many other premium Swiss watchmakers including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, are privately owned, making their performance difficult to decipher. Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 18 May 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 30 Jun. 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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