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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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Shop for Gold Watch Fob Chain on 1stDibs
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.
Category
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 diverse antique chains collection.
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 a chain to wear as a pendant. This is out of a massive collection of Contemporary ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Lincoln & Grant Portrait Fob
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exceptional antique pocket watch chain crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a substantial double-sided portrait fob depicting Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold (fob & ball charms) & Gold Filled as tested
Stone Information:
Genuine Carnelian Intaglio
Color: Orangey Red
Measurements: l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Gold Chain and Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Most notably, the watch chain includes an accessory two inch gold chain with BPOE 10 karat gold fob with authentic elk's tooth.
Category
Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
