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 Oscar-winning actor, who recently created a TikTok account to spotlight his Indoor Garden Party songs and insane watch collection, flexed the indie watchmaker’s newest release in three videos on the social media platform this week. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026 By the late 1970s, the quartz crisis — which devastated Swiss watchmakers — collaterally killed the workshop. Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026 Through their coursework the novice watchmakers study the design and machinery behind Rolex watches, and learn how to repair those that are worse for wear. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026 Sun Princess also has five pools (including in the adults-only deck, The Sanctuary); a casino, nine hot tubs; and two decks of boutiques, which include high-end retailer such as watchmakers Breitling and Tag Heuer. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 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 27 Mar. 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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