hunting watch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hunting watch
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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On the morning of November 11, 1918, Major Keith Officer, an Australian, was watching the minutes go around on his large, old-fashioned hunting watch as he waited for the cease-fire to begin.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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And he laid before Willinawaugh a fine gold watch—an English hunting watch, with a double case, and the works were running; doubtless, it was another trophy from the slaughtered officers of Colonel Montgomery's harassed march.
From The Story of Old Fort Loudon by Murfree, Mary Noailles
Then he took out and opened his hunting watch, and closed it with a snap.
From Sir Hilton's Sin by Fenn, George Manville
"Since you are so kind, I think I prefer the hunting watch."
From Chester Rand or The New Path to Fortune by Alger, Horatio
Arthur opened another drawer, revealing two silver watches, one an open face, the other a hunting watch.
From Chester Rand or The New Path to Fortune by Alger, Horatio
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