wristwatch
Strapped time tracker
A wristwatch is a small timepiece worn on a strap or band around the wrist.
Before wristwatches became standard in the early twentieth century, watches were carried in pockets.
The compound distinguishes from pocket watches and other timepieces: She glanced at her wristwatch during the meeting.
Precision timekeeping instrument
- quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide
- atomicOf elemental particles
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
synchronization · calibration · seconds · minutes · hours · dial · hands · analog
Change in position
- escapementTick-controlling clock component
- mainspringClock's power coil
- gear trainSeries of meshed cogs
- jewelsOrnamental precious stones
rotor · automatic · mechanical · caliber · complication · chronograph · perpetual calendar · power reserve
Supplementary addition
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
designer · style · chic · sophisticated · trendy · brand · iconic · timeless
Quality from past eras
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- classicOf lasting excellence
- retroEvoking recent past
patina · restoration · auction · estate · limited edition · commemorative · rare · provenance
chronometer
Precision timekeeping instrument
precision · synchronization · calibration · seconds · minutes · hours · dial · hands · analog · digital
movement
Change in position
- escapementTick-controlling clock component
- mainspringClock's power coil
- gear trainSeries of meshed cogs
jewels · rotor · automatic · mechanical · caliber · complication · chronograph · perpetual calendar · power reserve · skeleton
accessory
Supplementary addition
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
luxury · designer · style · chic · sophisticated · trendy · brand · iconic · timeless · casual
vintage
Quality from past eras
retro · patina · restoration · auction · estate · limited edition · commemorative · rare · provenance · art deco
ornament
Thing that beautifies
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- goldElement seventy-nine
silver · platinum · rose gold · two-tone · engraved · monogram · decorative · beaded · charm
- clocksdigital clock, wall clock, quartz clock, analog clock, grandfather clock
- watcheschronograph
- portable timekeeping deviceschronograph, travel clock
- timekeeping devicesclock, timer, hourglass, alarm clock, egg timer
- timepiecesclock, wall clock, alarm clock, grandfather clock, digital clock
- wrist accessoriesbracelet, bangle, cuff bracelet, charm bracelet, tennis bracelet
wristwatchgrandfather clock
Tall freestanding pendulum timekeeper
clock tower · Big Ben · tower clock · wall clock · mantel clock