horologer
Timepiece craftsman
A horologer is a person who makes or repairs clocks and watches.
The term is more formal and less common than watchmaker or clockmaker, and it carries a slightly old-fashioned or technical flavor.
The antique grandfather clock was restored by a skilled horologer.
The related noun horology refers to the art or science of measuring time and making timepieces.
Crafting devices that track hours
- watchmakingCraft of building timepieces
- timepiecesInstruments measuring elapsed duration
- wristwatchPortable timekeeping accessory
- pocket-watchPortable hinged timepiece
sundial · hourglass · regulator · longcase · repeater · astrolabe
Change in position
- escapementTick-controlling clock component
- pendulumSuspended swinging weight
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- cogsProjections on a wheel
mainspring · barrel · jewels · pivot · ratchet · winding · hairspring · anchor
Skilled manual tradesperson
- masterAuthority or controller
- guildProfessional mutual-aid society
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
- benchShared seating surface
loupe · workbench · atelier · handcraft · engraving · finishing · bluing · polishing
Old valued collectible
- vintageQuality from past eras
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- patinaSurface film from aging
provenance · restoration · conservation · historical · Harrison · museum · archive · tradition
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
timing · rate · amplitude · servicing · repair · restoration · cleaning · oiling
clockmaking
Crafting devices that track hours
- watchmakingCraft of building timepieces
- timepiecesInstruments measuring elapsed duration
- wristwatchPortable timekeeping accessory
pocket-watch · sundial · hourglass · regulator · longcase · repeater · astrolabe
movement
Change in position
- escapementTick-controlling clock component
- pendulumSuspended swinging weight
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
cogs · mainspring · barrel · jewels · pivot · ratchet · winding · hairspring · anchor · pallet
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- masterAuthority or controller
- guildProfessional mutual-aid society
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
bench · loupe · workbench · atelier · handcraft · engraving · finishing · bluing · polishing · beveling
antique
Old valued collectible
- vintageQuality from past eras
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- heirloomInherited family treasure
patina · provenance · restoration · conservation · historical · Harrison · museum · archive · tradition
calibration
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
adjustment · timing · rate · amplitude · servicing · repair · restoration · cleaning · oiling · demagnetizing
dial
Graduated circular indicator
bezel · caseback · crown · crystal · indices · lugs · pushers · rotor · bridge · plate