watch fob
Pocket timepiece accessory
A watch fob is a short chain, ribbon, or strap attached to a pocket watch, allowing it to be secured to clothing—typically a vest or waistcoat buttonhole.
The fob often features a decorative ornament or seal at the end: He checked the time, pulling the watch by its fob.
The term now evokes old-fashioned elegance, as pocket watches have largely given way to wristwatches.
- pocketFabric compartment in clothing
- chainLinked segments forming length
- danglingSuspended and swaying freely
- waistcoatSleeveless torso garment
- charmAttractive personal quality
ornament · gold · gold plated · silver · antique · antique shop · heirloom · family heirloom · clasp · pendant · vest · ribbon · seal · trinket · grandfather · Victorian · old fashioned · engraved
- antique jewelrybrooches, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pendant
- vintage accessoriesmonocle, parasol, fan, lorgnette, opera gloves
- vintage jewelrybrooch, cameo, locket, pearls, rhinestones
- vintage menswearwaistcoat, cravat, top hat, frock coat, tailcoat
- jewelryearrings, bracelet, necklaces, necklace, rings
- watcheswristwatch, chronograph, smartwatch, stopwatch
watch fobpocket watch
Portable chain-attached timepiece
timepiece · watch · wristwatch · clock
watch, fob, watches, watched, watching, watchful, watchfully, watchfulness, watcher