watchmaker

noun

watch·​mak·​er ˈwäch-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce watchmaker (audio)
ˈwȯch-
: one that makes or repairs watches or clocks
watchmaking
ˈwäch-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce watchmaker (audio)
ˈwȯch-
noun

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Pattinson recently became a campaign ambassador for Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre — a brand previously worn by Christian Bale as the Caped Crusader in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 This 200-piece steel version is the watchmaker’s most accessible world time watch to date; and it’s priced from $9,750 on a leather strap and $10,875 on Ming Polymesh on Ming’s website. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 Blue-chip watchmakers, a group that also includes Cartier, Richard Mille and Omega, have grown, with a strong quarter overall. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 This unique format leverages Aspen's luxury infrastructure, fostering direct engagement between enthusiasts and watchmakers. — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 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

noun
watch·​mak·​er ˈwäch-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce watchmaker (audio)
ˈwȯch-
: one that makes or repairs watches or clocks
watchmaking
-kiŋ How to pronounce watchmaker (audio)
noun
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