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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At least that seems to be the logic behind the two newest debuts from Vacheron Constantin, the Swiss watchmaker that celebrates its 270th anniversary this week. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025 New York — Swatch, the Swiss watchmaker, is trolling the 39% tariffs that the United States placed on its home country by selling a watch that flips the location of the 3 and 9 numerals. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025 The model, which is only available in Switzerland, was showing as out of stock on the Swiss watchmaker's website Friday. Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025 This foundation was established in 2016 and plays a significant role in the preservation of Armani's legacy, following a model adopted by the luxury watchmaker Rolex. Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 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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