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Frankenwatch

Frankenwatch noun: a replica watch (timepiece) that has been fitted with genuine parts.

Noun

Frankenwatch (plural Frankenwatches)

  1. (informal) A replica watch (timepiece) that has been fitted with genuine parts.
    • Mismatched hallmarks suggest a Frankenwatch assembled from various parts.2020, Colin A. White, The Vintage Rolex Field Manual Chevalier Digital Edition, page 38

Forms of Frankenwatch

pluralFrankenwatches

Origin of Frankenwatch

From Franken- + watch.

Questions about Frankenwatch

What does Frankenwatch mean?
Frankenwatch means a replica watch (timepiece) that has been fitted with genuine parts.
What part of speech is Frankenwatch?
Frankenwatch is a noun.
What is the plural of Frankenwatch?
The plural of Frankenwatch is Frankenwatches.

Words near Frankenwatch in the dictionary

  1. Frankenswitches
  2. Frankenthal
  3. Frankenthals
  4. frankenvirus
  5. frankenviruses
  6. Frankenwatch
  7. Frankenwatches
  8. frankenword
  9. frankenwords
  10. franker
  11. frankers

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