wristwatch
noun
wrist·watch
ˈrist-ˌwäch 
: a small watch that is attached to a bracelet or strap and is worn around the wrist
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The Bugatti Tourbillon's gauge cluster is modeled on mechanical wristwatches.
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Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 20 June 2024
From vintage finds with incredible provenance to modern masterpieces in strange materials, these watches are proof positive of the enduring appeal of the humble wristwatch and its strong bond with musicians everywhere.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 June 2024
One of the suspects was wearing a pair of expensive wristwatches and had a women’s diamond ring in his sock, police said.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
But the Patek appears to have been his one and only wristwatch.
—Jay Fielden, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
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Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 20 June 2024
From vintage finds with incredible provenance to modern masterpieces in strange materials, these watches are proof positive of the enduring appeal of the humble wristwatch and its strong bond with musicians everywhere.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 June 2024
One of the suspects was wearing a pair of expensive wristwatches and had a women’s diamond ring in his sock, police said.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
But the Patek appears to have been his one and only wristwatch.
—Jay Fielden, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
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wristwatch
noun
wrist·watch
ˈris-ˌtwäch
: a small watch attached to a bracelet or strap to fasten about the wrist
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