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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
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Link Necklaces
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Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian English 9ct Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare watch fob necklace in a deep yellow color, with cable link chain, each stamped with 9c
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
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9k 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
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9k Gold, Rose Gold
Scottish Art Deco 9ct Rose Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare watch fob necklace in a rose gold, with trombone link chain, each stamped with 9c, Albert
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Art Deco Chain Necklaces
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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
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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
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
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14k Gold, White Gold