Vigilant horologist (8)
I believe the answer is:
watchman
'vigilant horologist' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
This is all the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for watchman that I've seen before include "Security guard" , "Sentinel" , "'Go Set a --', Harper Lee novel" , "fellow on duty?" , "Night guard" .)