chronographs

noun

plural of chronograph
as in stopwatches

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Recent Examples of chronographs As functional chronographs go, no one will question the accuracy and memorable haptics of a Patek Philippe chronograph. — Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
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watches
Noun
  • Specialty clothing or footwear designed for athletic activity or protective use and accessory items like jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets and watches are not included in the sales tax exemption.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Flood watches remained in effect for cities such as Indianapolis, Columbus, Ohio, and Charleston, West Virginia, with additional rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms set to move through over the next 24 hours.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of watches

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“Chronographs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronographs. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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