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What is a fob watch called?

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What is a fob watch called?
A fob watch is called a pocket watch. The term comes from the fact that people often tuck the compact timepieces into their pockets after attaching them to a fob. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pocket watches from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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Victorian 14K Gold Fob Watch Chain
Located in New York, NY
A victorian 14K gold watch chain worn with a watch on one end, carrying a fob on the other. Of gold
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch Chain Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold and platinum ladies fob watch chain; part of our
Category

Vintage 1910s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 10 Karat Rose Gold Folding Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fabulous early Rose Gold Folding Watch chain. Measuring 3.8 x .65. This would look amazing added to
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold

Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold Gold Filled
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold (fob & ball charms) & Gold Filled as tested
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled

Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Chain Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
gauge 14 karat yellow gold rope watch chain with T Bar, spring ring and very unique Elks tooth Fob. The
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Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Fancy Link Novelty Watch Chain and Fob with Elk Stag Deer Head
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This rare and ravishing articulated antique fancy link chain is destined to be your favorite
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

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