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What was the importance of the watch to the author?

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The watch was important to the author as it showed him the correct time thus keeping him punctual. He had it working properly for 18 months until he let it run down. He had staunch faith on its judgement and its prediction. It worked perfectly until then without gaining or losing any part of it.

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Chapter 3.1: My Watch - Understanding the text [Page 148]

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NCERT English (Elective) - Woven Words
Chapter 3.1 My Watch
Understanding the text | Q 1 | Page 148

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