Who was the woman author who wrote about her fetish for women’s wristwatches in the 1940’s?

The woman author you are referring to is likely Susan Sontag. In her 1940s essay "Notes on 'Camp,'" she explores various facets of culture, including the fascination with women's wristwatches as part of the camp aesthetic. Sontag's work often delves into the themes of desire, aesthetics, and the complexities of identity and attraction. If you are thinking of a specific work or context beyond Sontag, please provide more details!