wristwatch

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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

The Timex Ironman is a digital wristwatch popularized in the 1980s.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

A Patek Philippe timepiece that in 2016 became the most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction fetched an even higher price this weekend, auctioneers Phillips said Sunday.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

Elvis Presley’s worn Omega wristwatch, gifted to him by Johnny Cash, sold for $103,700 this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

Barack hung his suit jacket on the back of his chair and took off his wristwatch, laying it on the table in front of him to keep an eye on the time.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama