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wrist watch

American  
Or wristwatch

noun

  1. a watch attached to a strap or band worn about the wrist.

Etymology

Origin of wrist watch

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Wrist watch finishing standards are often much higher than electronics.

From Forbes • Feb. 11, 2013

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