A wristwatch or pocket watch has a bottom (1), a cover glass (2) and a carrying body (3), a clockwork (4), a dial face (6) and watch hands (5), as well as holding means such as a strap or a chain (13). The carrying body (3) serves as a basis for the dial face (6) and as a basis for anchoring the clockwork (4). The bottom (1) and the cover glass (2) are secured to the carrying body (3) by linking elements (7, 8). The carrying body (3) may have members (12) for fastening holding means such as a strap or a chain (13) or the latter may be shaped on the carrying body (3).