pocket watch

Example Sentences

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News of the pocket watch spurred fierce debate among fans, many of whom hoped that the brands would be releasing a version of Audemars Piguet’s signature Royal Oak wristwatch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

A gold pocket watch owned by an unsung hero of the Titanic disaster could fetch up to £100,000 at auction, those selling it say.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Newsboy caps, button-down vests and a predominance of subtle plaids recalled "Peaky Blinders", while pocket watch chains consolidated the 1920s feel.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

It’s like you’re getting dressed for a wedding — the hat, the shoes, the pocket watch.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

The admiral checked his pocket watch, as if this conversation had just run over its allotted time.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood