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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Pic is an ambassador for the Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot, and Bradley is a Hublot Friend of the Brand. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 The watchmaker still reigns as the largest brand on Chrono24, accounting for 31 percent of sales volume in Q2 of this year. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026 Of course, there’s a near-infinite amount of watch styles to add to your collection, but only a few watchmakers have truly achieved legendary status within the world of horology. — Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 The Swiss watchmaker appears among purchases that grow progressively less attainable, from perfume and a Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa to an apartment, a personality and an entirely new life. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 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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