Watchmaker analogy

The Watchmaker analogy suggests that just as a complex watch implies the presence of a skilled watchmaker, the intricate complexity of the natural world indicates the existence of an intelligent designer or creator. It uses the analogy of a finely crafted watch’s intricate parts working together to show that complexity often results from deliberate design rather than random processes. The analogy is often used in discussions about whether natural phenomena, like life, are best explained by chance and evolution or by purposeful creation.