horologist
Studies timekeeping devices
A horologist is a person who makes, repairs, or studies clocks and watches.
The term covers both craftspeople who work with timepieces and scholars who study the history and science of timekeeping.
The horologist carefully adjusted the grandfather clock's escapement.
Craft of building timepieces
- clockmakingCrafting devices that track hours
- timepiecesInstruments measuring elapsed duration
- movementChange in position
- escapementTick-controlling clock component
caliber · complication · chronograph · mainspring · regulation · timing · assembly · servicing
Graduated circular indicator
- handsGripping limbs' extremities
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- bezelGrooved rim for mounting
- casebackRear watch enclosure
lugs · bracelet · crystal · rotor · barrel · hairspring · pallet · pushers
Quality from past eras
- pocketwatchPortable hinged timepiece
- pendulumSuspended swinging weight
- grandfatherFather's or mother's father
- cuckooBrood parasite bird
sundial · heirloom · collectible · patina · restoration · Victorian · baroque · ornate
Gem and metal artisan
- engraverOne who incises designs
- goldsmithPrecious metal artisan
- silversmithMaker of silver objects
- gemologistPrecious stone specialist
lapidary · craftsman · artisan · master · apprentice · guild · certification
watchmaking
Craft of building timepieces
- clockmakingCrafting devices that track hours
- timepiecesInstruments measuring elapsed duration
- movementChange in position
escapement · caliber · complication · chronograph · mainspring · regulation · timing · assembly · servicing · restoration
dial
Graduated circular indicator
caseback · lugs · bracelet · crystal · rotor · barrel · hairspring · pallet · pushers · indices
vintage
Quality from past eras
- pocketwatchPortable hinged timepiece
- pendulumSuspended swinging weight
- grandfatherFather's or mother's father
cuckoo · sundial · heirloom · collectible · patina · restoration · Victorian · baroque · ornate · enamel
jeweler
Gem and metal artisan
- engraverOne who incises designs
- goldsmithPrecious metal artisan
- silversmithMaker of silver objects
gemologist · lapidary · craftsman · artisan · master · apprentice · guild · certification
wristwatch
Portable timekeeping accessory
atomic · quartz · automatic · mechanical · analog · digital · regulator · astrolabe
- timekeepingclock, watch, watches, clocks, timer
- specialized occupationssommelier, actuary, arborist, doula, farrier
- Luxury Careersjeweler, couturier, perfumer, goldsmith, watchmaker
- timekeeperstimekeeper, clockmaker, watchmaker
- watcheswristwatch, pocket watch, analog watch, digital watch, mechanical watch
- timepiecesclock, wristwatch, pocket watch, stopwatch, wall clock