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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Export of wristwatches slumped 9.6 percent in unit numbers and 6.3 percent in value in the month.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
The other is that in 1890, the price of wristwatches dropped to $1.
—Alex Zalben, Vulture, 14 July 2025
At the apotheosis of technical wizardry, Vacheron Constantin debuted the most complicated wristwatch in the world, the Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication-La Première.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 June 2025
These are usually flat, round batteries, commonly found in wristwatches and very affordable.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
The other is that in 1890, the price of wristwatches dropped to $1.
—Alex Zalben, Vulture, 14 July 2025
At the apotheosis of technical wizardry, Vacheron Constantin debuted the most complicated wristwatch in the world, the Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication-La Première.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 June 2025
These are usually flat, round batteries, commonly found in wristwatches and very affordable.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
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“Wristwatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wristwatch. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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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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