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a tiny machine you strap on to lose the argument with time politely.
means A small timekeeping device worn strapped around the wrist, typically by a band or bracelet.
from A plain English compound of "wrist" and "watch." "Wrist" is old Germanic stock — related to words for twisting and turning, the joint that lets the hand pivot. "Watch" once meant staying awake and keeping vigil (a night watchman), then shifted to the timepiece that helped one keep track of the hours. Pocket watches came first; strapping them to the wrist was long dismissed as a frilly women's fashion until soldiers, who needed both hands free, made the wristwatch standard kit — and the name simply describes exactly what it is.
- war born
- Soldiers popularized them; pocket watches died in trenches.
- woman's first
- Wristwatches were dismissed as feminine jewelry early on.
- moon proof
- An Omega Speedmaster ran on the lunar surface.
- jewel count
- Tiny rubies reduce friction inside mechanical movements.
- power reserve
- Some automatics run a week without your wrist.
rolex submariner — iconic diving watch first produced in 1953, worn by james bond and deep-sea explorers
omega seamaster — official timepiece of james bond since 1995, used in space missions and olympics
patek philippe nautilus — luxury sports watch debuted 1976, costs $30,000-$500,000+ on secondary market
apple watch — smartwatch launched 2015, became most popular wristwatch brand by unit sales