hunting watch

noun

1. hunter ( def 6 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of hunting watch¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

On the morning of November 11, 1918, Major Keith Officer, an Australian, was watching the minutes go around on his large, old-fashioned hunting watch as he waited for the cease-fire to begin.

From Literature

This is due to the fact that American manufacturers do not construct separate models for hunting watches as is done by foreign manufacturers.

From Project Gutenberg

Then he took out and opened his hunting watch, and closed it with a snap.

From Project Gutenberg

Arthur opened another drawer, revealing two silver watches, one an open face, the other a hunting watch.

From Project Gutenberg

They were not what are called "hunting watches," but had strong and very clear lunette glasses fixed in rims of substantial gold.

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