wristwatch

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

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

Its 2016 world record price for a wristwatch was overtaken in 2017 by Hollywood star Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona which fetched $17.8 million.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

“Wild Animal,” translated from the French by Robert Bononno, ticks with the precision of a well-crafted wristwatch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

Items included the American singer and actor's silver ring, a part-smoked cigar, his father's wristwatch, and an elaborate, white jumpsuit, which sold for £400.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024

I glanced at my wristwatch; it read half-past five.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane