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A fob.

It's more commonly known as an Albert or Prince Albert chain

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Q: What was the name for the watch chain usually attached to a waistcoat?
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What is a pocket watch?

It's a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket. Pocket watches generally have an attached chain so that it can be secured to a waistcoat, lapel, or belt loop and it helps prevent it from being dropped.


What is an Albert chain?

An Albert chain is a chain used to make easier access to a pocket watch in the watchpocket of a waistcoat.


Something you wear that begins with w?

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What does fob- chain mean?

A short watch chain worn with a watch carried in the fob.A fob is. A small pocket at the front waistline of a man's trousers or in the front of a vest, used especially to hold a watch.ORa. A short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch and worn hanging in front of the vest or waist.b. An ornament or seal attached to such a chain or ribbon.


What does platinum fob chain mean?

A short watch chain worn with a watch carried in the fob.A fob is. A small pocket at the front waistline of a man's trousers or in the front of a vest, used especially to hold a watch.ORa. A short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch and worn hanging in front of the vest or waist.b. An ornament or seal attached to such a chain or ribbon.


What is a pocket watch chain called?

A watch chain is called an "Albert" chain and is often called a "fob" as well. There is some confusion as to its name - A fob specifically refers to a medallion or ornament attached by the chain. Typically, the chain is just called a chain or an Albert chain, after Price Albert.


What is a pocket watch called?

A watch chain is called an "Albert" chain and is often called a "fob" as well. There is some confusion as to its name - A fob specifically refers to a medallion or ornament attached by the chain. Typically, the chain is just called a chain or an Albert chain, after Price Albert.


What pocket did the white rabbit have his watch in?

In the book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the White Rabbit has his watch in his waistcoat pocket....but when the Rabbit actually took a watch out of its waistcoat-pocket, and looked at it, and then hurried on, Alice started to her feet, for it flashed across her mind that she had never before seen a rabbit with either a waistcoat-pocket, or a watch to take out of it, and burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and fortunately was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge.


What surprised Alice about the Rabbit in 'Alice in Wonderland'?

Alice was surprised that the Rabbit took a watch out of its waistcoat pocket, and that it had a waiscoat pocket to take a watch out of....but when the Rabbit actually took a watch out of its waistcoat- pocket, and looked at it, and then hurried on, Alice started to her feet, for it flashed across her mind that she had never before seen a rabbit with either a waistcoat-pocket, or a watch to take out of it, and burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and fortunately was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge.


Clothes that start with w?

· waistcoat · walking shoes · warm-up suit · wedding gown · Wellington boots · wetsuit · windbreaker · winter coat · wool sweater · wrap


What does a pocket watch do?

Unlike a wristwatch, that is worn on the wrist, a pocket watch is kept (usually) on a chain, and placed in a pocket of a waist coat.


Can gold plated chain lose color?

The base metal will begin appearing as the gold plate wears away. Therefore, the colour will change over time, especially if the chain is frequently handled, such as a watch chain, or a security chain attached to your house keys.