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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
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Movado Pocket Watch 1260 Manual Watch, 9k Antique Gold Fob Chain
By Movado
Located in Surfside, FL
Movado pocket travel clock- watch in a croco-lizard skin case with a 14" 9k antique gold fob chain
Category
Vintage 1930s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Intricate Link / Watch Fob Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Intricate Link / Watch Fob Chain. This beautiful chain is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, White 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
Category
Vintage 1910s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold