watchmaker
noun
- artisan who makes and repairs watches
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈwɔtʃˌmeɪkə/
noun
Etymology: From watch + maker. Compare clockmaker.
- A craftsperson or company who makes and/or maintains watches.
“The watchmakers of Switzerland were pioneers of screw machine technology.”
- God in His role as the creator according to the watchmaker analogy.
“Near-synonym: clockmaker”
“We have the great watchmaker to thank for these glorious sunrises and sunsets.”