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 American watchmaker has released a high-function version of the watch decked out in a wild blue camo motif. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025 Independent Brands Take Center Stage The boutique’s assortment reflects Ahmed Seddiqi’s strategy of positioning independent watchmakers alongside established luxury houses. Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025 The looks were created in collaboration with Japanese watchmaker King Seiko, wigs from Wigs.com stylist Vivienne Mackinder and SohoMuse. Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 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 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 5 Oct. 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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