wristwatch
noun
wrist·watch
ˈrist-ˌwäch 
: a small watch that is attached to a bracelet or strap and is worn around the wrist
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The idea of a computer in a wristwatch has been a sci-fi trope for almost a century, but Apple managed to make smartwatches not only useful but fashionable.
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K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2023
The original Fifty Fathoms was developed with the help of French combat divers who needed a tough, reliable underwater wristwatch, so a piece with luminous dial markings, innovative waterproof construction, and locking rotatable bezel was created.
—Jeremy White, WIRED, 6 Sep. 2023
Her jewelry—a necklace, hoop earrings, a ring, and a wristwatch—are all yellow gold, while her accessories are a matching firetruck red: Manolo Blahnik shoes, a Ferragamo bag, and cherry nails.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2023
The supermodel looked casually stylish in a white strappy minidress paired with a black sweater tied around her waist, plus gold hoop earrings, black shield sunglasses, a black shoulder bag, black Adidas sneakers, a cross pendant necklace, and a silver wristwatch.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
Other accessories included a gold wristwatch, a diamond bracelet, and an array of glittering rings.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Aug. 2023
Created by Louis Cartier in 1904, the Santos was the first modern wristwatch with a bold square silhouette.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023
Williams kept her accessories to a minimum, simply opting for a delicate gold wristwatch from Audemars Piguet.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Aug. 2023
With a movement measuring just 2.89 mm thick and a case totaling 6.3 mm, the piece, according to Audemars Piguet, is the world’s thinnest automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 July 2023
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K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2023
The original Fifty Fathoms was developed with the help of French combat divers who needed a tough, reliable underwater wristwatch, so a piece with luminous dial markings, innovative waterproof construction, and locking rotatable bezel was created.
—Jeremy White, WIRED, 6 Sep. 2023
Her jewelry—a necklace, hoop earrings, a ring, and a wristwatch—are all yellow gold, while her accessories are a matching firetruck red: Manolo Blahnik shoes, a Ferragamo bag, and cherry nails.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2023
The supermodel looked casually stylish in a white strappy minidress paired with a black sweater tied around her waist, plus gold hoop earrings, black shield sunglasses, a black shoulder bag, black Adidas sneakers, a cross pendant necklace, and a silver wristwatch.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
Other accessories included a gold wristwatch, a diamond bracelet, and an array of glittering rings.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Aug. 2023
Created by Louis Cartier in 1904, the Santos was the first modern wristwatch with a bold square silhouette.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2023
Williams kept her accessories to a minimum, simply opting for a delicate gold wristwatch from Audemars Piguet.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Aug. 2023
With a movement measuring just 2.89 mm thick and a case totaling 6.3 mm, the piece, according to Audemars Piguet, is the world’s thinnest automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 July 2023
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First Known Use
1896, in the meaning defined above
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wristwatch
noun
wrist·watch
ˈris-ˌtwäch
: a small watch attached to a bracelet or strap to fasten about the wrist
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