Watchmaker vs. Horologist — What's the Difference?

A watchmaker is an artisan who makes and repairs watches. Since a majority of watches are now factory-made, most modern watchmakers only repair watches.

One who practices or is skilled in horology.

One that makes or repairs watches.

Someone who makes or repairs timepieces, watches or clocks.

A person who repairs (and originally made) watches.

One versed in horology.

One whose occupation is to make and repair watches.

Someone who makes or repairs watches

Someone who makes or repairs watches