fob chain

Vest pocket accessory

A fob chain is a short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a vest or waistband, keeping the watch secure while allowing it to be retrieved.

The chain often has a decorative ornament or seal at the free end, also called a fob: His grandfather's gold fob chain hung from his vest pocket.

Related

Albert · clasp · trinket · charm · antique · antique shop · vintage jewelry · family heirloom · Victorian · dangling · brass · heirloom · timepiece · swivel · link · ornament · gentleman · engraved

Categories
Opposites
watch attachment method

fob chainwristband

Band encircling the arm

watch strap · wrist strap · smartwatch band

watch era/style

fob chainsmartwatch

Wearable wrist-worn computing device

digital watch · fitness tracker · Apple Watch · sports watch · Fitbit

Family

fob, chain, fobs, fobbed, chains, chained, chaining, chainless

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G