Watchmaker
/ˈwɑːtʃmeɪkər/noun
A person who fixes or makes watches.
She brought her broken watch to the watchmaker to have it repaired.
Often appears as...
- professional watchmaker
- expert watchmaker
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Craftsperson
The term emphasizes the craftsmanship involved in watchmaking.
The watchmaker used tiny tools to meticulously assemble the watch.
Pro Tip 2/3Specialized Skill
Watchmaking is a specialized trade requiring training and knowledge.
After years of apprenticeship, he became a master watchmaker.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Watch-seller
'Watchmaker' refers to creation and repair, not sales.
Despite the name, the watchmaker does not sell watches at her shop.
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