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What is a fob watch called?
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A fob watch is called a pocket watch. The term comes from the fact that people often tuck the compact timepieces into their pockets after attaching them to a fob. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pocket watches from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Link - 13 inches
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Link - 13 inches. This gorgeous vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
British, Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Watch Fob Chain Heart Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare watch fob necklace in a rose gold, with cable link chain, each stamped with 9c, Albert
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Early 20th Century Scottish Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Fob Watch Chain
Located in New York, NY
A victorian 14K gold watch chain worn with a watch on one end, carrying a fob on the other. Of gold
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch Chain Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold and platinum ladies fob watch chain; part of our
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Vintage 1910s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 12K Rose Gold Watch Fob Double Row Bracelet Link Chain - 13 Inch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with this exquisite antique watch fob, a true piece of history from the Victorian
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Rose Gold
Antique 10 Karat Rose Gold Folding Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fabulous early Rose Gold Folding Watch chain. Measuring 3.8 x .65. This would look amazing added to
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold