Watchmaker

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Watchmaker

A Watchmaker (pronounced: wotch-mey-ker) is a professional who repairs, maintains, and makes watches. The term originates from the Middle English words 'wacche' meaning 'watch' and 'makere' meaning 'maker'.

Etymology

The term 'Watchmaker' is derived from the Middle English words 'wacche' and 'makere'. 'Wacche' was used to refer to a type of timepiece during the 14th century, and 'makere' was a common term for a craftsman or builder. Together, they form 'Watchmaker', a term used to describe a person who crafts or repairs watches.

Related Terms

  • Horology: The study and measurement of time. Watchmakers are often considered horologists due to their work with timepieces.
  • Clockmaker: A professional who repairs, maintains, and makes clocks. While similar to a watchmaker, a clockmaker typically works with larger, more complex timepieces.
  • Jeweler: A professional who crafts and sells jewelry. Some watchmakers may also be jewelers, as watches can often be considered a form of jewelry.
  • Timepiece: A device that measures or indicates time, such as a clock or watch. Watchmakers work primarily with timepieces.
  • Mechanical watch: A type of watch that uses a mechanical mechanism to measure time, as opposed to a quartz watch which uses electronic mechanisms. Watchmakers often specialize in the repair and maintenance of mechanical watches.

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