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Previously used part of watch, perhaps (6-4)

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I believe the answer is:

second-hand

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'previously used' is the definition.
'second hand' can be an answer for 'used' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'previously' bit.

'part of watch perhaps' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'part' could be 'hand' (hand is a kind of part) and 'hand' is found in the answer.
'of' could be 'o' and 'o' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for second-hand that I've seen before include "Not original" , "Previously owned - part of watch" , "Used" , "Not new - part of watch!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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