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Wristwatch vs Chronometer - What's the difference?

wristwatch | chronometer |

As nouns the difference between wristwatch and chronometer

is that wristwatch is a watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist while chronometer is a device for measuring time, such as a watch or clock.

wristwatch

English

Noun

  • A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist

    • Related terms

    * pocketwatch * watch

    See also

    * timepiece

    chronometer

    English

    Alternative forms

    * chronometre (nonstandard)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A device for measuring time, such as a watch or clock.