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What is a watch fob used for?
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A watch fob is a pocket watch chain. It is used to make the pocket watch more accessible, giving the user something to grab on to when pulling a pocket watch out of a vest or pants pocket. The classic way to wear a pocket watch is at the end of a fob in the waistcoat pocket. Shop a range of antique and designer watch fobs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Shop for Watch Fobs on 1stDibs
19th Century 9k Watch Fob With Amethyst Glass Seal
Located in South Paris, ME
Wonderful watch fob seal with a thistle carved into it's glass face.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Carnelian Watch Fob/Seal Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Carnelian Watch Fob/Seal Pendant-
This elegant watch fob is crafted in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold and features a carnelian seal with carved crest.
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Bloodstone Victorian Watch Fob Pendant - 14k Oval Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: watch fob, makes great pendant
Era: Victorian
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Bloodstone
Cut: Oval
Style: Watch Fob
Measurements
Tall (from st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Filled Carnelian Bird Watch Fob Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This charming Victorian watch fob pendant combines fine craftsmanship with a unique design.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold-filled
19th Century Silver & Amethyst Watch Fob & Mesh Watch Chain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique silver and amethyst watch fob & mesh watch chain.
With a round faceted amethyst gemstone bezel set center of rocaille watch fob.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cufflinks
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Asprey London Sterling Silver Watch Fob Bracelet, Antique 20th Century
By Asprey International Limited
Located in York, GB
An Asprey London small watch fob style bracelet engraved to toggle clasp 'Asprey London
approx length 18cm, approx total weight 1.70 ozt marked 925 indicating sterling silver qualit...
Category
Late 20th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
