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 New Jersey Democrat is accused of accepting cash, gold bars, luxury wristwatches and other perks from New Jersey businessmen in exchange for official favors to benefit the businessmen and the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2024
Sensing the potential for their own brand to succeed in the burgeoning wristwatch market, Wilsdorf dreamed up and secured the brand name Rolex in 1908.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 May 2024
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 13 May 2024
Sensing the potential for their own brand to succeed in the burgeoning wristwatch market, Wilsdorf dreamed up and secured the brand name Rolex in 1908.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 May 2024
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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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