One usually has hands over face (5)

I believe the answer is:

watch

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'face' is the definition.
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I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for watch that I've seen before include "Keep an eye on - timepiece" , "Timepiece - look out" , "Observe - guard" , "See 21" , "View" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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