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Princeton's WordNet
wristwatch, wrist watchnoun
a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist
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wristwatchnoun
A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist
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wristwatch
A watch is a portable timepiece intended to be carried or worn by a person. It is designed to keep a consistent movement despite the motions caused by the person's activities. A wristwatch is designed to be worn around the wrist, attached by a watch strap or other type of bracelet, including metal bands, leather straps, or any other kind of bracelet. A pocket watch is designed for a person to carry in a pocket, often attached to a chain. Watches were developed in the 17th century from spring-powered clocks, which appeared as early as the 14th century. During most of its history the watch was a mechanical device, driven by clockwork, powered by winding a mainspring, and keeping time with an oscillating balance wheel. These are called mechanical watches. In the 1960s the electronic quartz watch was invented, which was powered by a battery and kept time with a vibrating quartz crystal. By the 1980s the quartz watch had taken over most of the market from the mechanical watch. Historically, this is called the quartz revolution (also known as quartz crisis in Switzerland). Developments in the 2010s include smartwatches, which are elaborate computer-like electronic devices designed to be worn on a wrist. They generally incorporate timekeeping functions, but these are only a small subset of the smartwatch's facilities. In general, modern watches often display the day, date, month, and year. For mechanical watches, various extra features called "complications," such as moon-phase displays and the different types of tourbillon, are sometimes included. Most electronic quartz watches, on the other hand, include time-related features such as timers, chronographs and alarm functions. Furthermore, some modern watches (like smartwatches) even incorporate calculators, GPS and Bluetooth technology or have heart-rate monitoring capabilities, and some of them use radio clock technology to regularly correct the time. Most watches that are used mainly for timekeeping have quartz movements. However, expensive collectible watches, valued more for their elaborate craftsmanship, aesthetic appeal, and glamorous design than for simple timekeeping, often have traditional mechanical movements, despite being less accurate and more expensive than their electronic counterparts. As of 2018, the most expensive watch ever sold at auction was the Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication, the world's most complicated mechanical watch until 1989, fetching US$24 million (CHF 23,237,000) in Geneva on 11 November 2014. As of December 2019, the most expensive watch ever sold at auction (and wristwatch) was the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010, fetching US$31.19 million (CHF 31,000,000) in Geneva on 9 November 2019.
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wristwatch
A wristwatch is a small timepiece designed to be worn on a person's wrist. It is typically attached to the wrist with a band or strap. Wristwatches are not only used for displaying time but can also have additional features including date, alarm, stopwatch, or other complicated functions. Some modern wristwatches can also have digital displays, incorporate smart technology and perform functions similar to a smartphone.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wristwatch in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wristwatch in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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- náramkové hodinkyCzech
- armbåndsurDanish
- ArmbanduhrGerman
- ρολόι χειρόςGreek
- brakhorloĝoEsperanto
- reloj, reloj de pulseraSpanish
- käekellEstonian
- rannekelloFinnish
- montre, bracelet-montreFrench
- faire láimheIrish
- karóraHungarian
- armbandsúr, úrIcelandic
- orologio da polsoItalian
- 腕時計Japanese
- рачен часовникMacedonian
- jam tanganMalay
- armbåndsurNorwegian
- polshorloge, horloge, uurwerkDutch
- relógio de pulsoPortuguese
- наручные часы, часыRussian
- armbandsurSwedish
- చేతి గడియారంTelugu
- kol saatiTurkish
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