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What is a watch fob used for?

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What is a watch fob used for?
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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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

Antique 19th Century Victorian 14K Gold & Amethyst Watch Fob
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Simply a wonderful Victorian watch fob! (Chain for display purposes and not included with purchase.)
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

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

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