The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word TIMEKEEPER
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "watch maybe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case watch maybe = timekeeper.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TIMEKEEPER mean?
TIMEKEEPER noun- A device that shows the time; a timepiece.
- A person who keeps records of the hours of attendance of employees.
- A person who records the time elapsed in a sporting event.
- (usually with adjective) A person (or something controlled by a person) that is or isn't punctual.