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watchmaker

American  
[woch-mey-ker] / ˈwɒtʃˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  • watchmakers
    plural
  1. a person whose occupation it is to make and repair watches.


watchmaker British  
/ ˈwɒtʃˌmeɪkə /

noun

  1. a person who makes or mends watches

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of watchmaker

First recorded in 1620–30; watch + maker

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The firm launched its new "Royal Pop" pocket watch collaboration with luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet at selected stores worldwide on Saturday.

From BBC May 17, 2026

Hundreds of people waited through the night -- and in some cases for several days -- hoping to get their hands on the "Royal Pop" timepieces, made in collaboration with luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet.

From Barron's May 16, 2026

Treasury alleges were controlled by Chen and his Prince Group conglomerate ran hotels and casinos in the seaside city of Sihanoukville—and a bespoke watchmaker.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

So Ackman installed his nephew, whom he’d previously stationed at a British watchmaker he controls, to investigate.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

Three years after Mama’s death, I became the first licensed woman watchmaker in Holland.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

He noted that more buyers are gravitating toward smaller watchmakers — sending prices higher for pieces made by brands like F.P.

From MarketWatch Jun. 13, 2026

It says it is donating Royal Pop royalties to a fund that will help to train the next generation of Swiss watchmakers.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

Britt Pearce said she had been excited about the collaboration of two well-known watchmakers and thought it might encourage people to take more of an interest in watches.

From BBC May 18, 2026

Several well-known collectors, dealers and watchmakers were in the room to witness the sale at the Hotel President in Geneva.

From Barron's Nov. 9, 2025

The finest watchmakers come from Europe, I imagine.

From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose

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