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 Sundance Institute has announced a partnership with Rolex on its feature film program, with the watchmaker set to provide direct financial support and grants for Sundance’s foundational initiative. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025 For the first time, the watchmaker presented the model in 18-karat gold rather than steel. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025 The watchmaker will continue to offer the battery replacement service for anyone worried that their $2,000 smartwatch's battery will degrade after two or three years—head to a TAG Heuer boutique for a $100 refit. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025 The two pilot systems are designed to recycle high-quality steel waste from local watchmakers and medical manufacturers. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 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 16 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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