watch chain

Pocket ticker's leash

A watch chain is a short chain attached to a pocket watch, secured to clothing to prevent loss.

One end clips to the watch, the other to a vest buttonhole or belt loop.

Watch chains were standard accessories when pocket watches were common, often featuring decorative fobs or charms.

His grandfather's gold watch chain gleamed against the waistcoat.

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  • fobChain-attached bauble
  • claspSecuring device that clicks
  • chatelaineEstate's managing lady
  • goldElement seventy-nine
  • linksThings that connect

Albert · silver · waistcoat · vest · dandyism · old fashioned · toggle · Victorian era · swivel · signet · pendant · steampunk · timepiece · accessory · T-bar · Edwardian era · antique jewelry · trinket

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watch attachment method

watch chainwristband

Band encircling the arm

watch strap · watch band · bracelet · leather strap · metal bracelet

Family

watch, chain, wristwatch, pocket watch

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G