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Pocket Watch Chains are how a watch actually gets worn, and a matching chain is available for every watch we sell.

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Pocket Watch Chains and how they attach

Pocket Watch Chains are the difference between carrying a watch and wearing one. The chain does two jobs at once. It anchors the watch so it cannot fall out of a pocket, and it gives you something to take hold of, so the watch comes out in one movement instead of being fished for. A matching chain is available for every watch in our range, and it is not included in the price of the watch, which is why most orders are put together as a watch and a chain rather than a watch alone.

How a pocket watch chain attaches

One end clips to the bow, the small loop at the top of the case above the winding crown. The other end anchors to whatever you are wearing. With a waistcoat that means a buttonhole, with the watch sitting in the pocket on the opposite side. With trousers or jeans it means a belt loop, with the watch in the front pocket. Fittings differ between chains, most commonly a spring clip or a T-bar, so check the fitting shown on the individual product page if you need a particular style.

Matching the chain to the watch

Match the chain to the case rather than the dial. A silver-tone or rhodium chain suits silver and black cases, a gold-plated chain suits gold and rose gold-tone, and a warmer tone suits the brass finishes. Our matching chains are made to sit alongside the finishes we use across the watch range, so the safest choice is simply the matching chain for the piece you are buying. To see the cases first, browse Vintage Style Pocket Watches, where most hunters and skeletons are hand-wound mechanical and the Swiss range is quartz.

The free matching chain over $100

A free matching chain is added to orders over $100, which covers most single-watch orders, so you can usually treat the chain as part of the watch rather than an extra to budget for. Chains ship from Brisbane with the rest of the order, dispatched within one to two business days, and Australian orders over $60 travel free by Express Post. To finish the gift, the bamboo presentation box is free with the code BAMBOOBOX on orders over $80, and you will find it in Pocket Watch Display Boxes. Everything else that goes with a watch sits in Pocket Watch Accessories.

Pocket Watch Chains: questions we get asked

How do you attach a pocket watch chain?

One end of the chain clips to the bow, which is the small loop at the top of the watch case just above the winding crown. The other end anchors to your clothing, usually a waistcoat buttonhole or a belt loop, so the watch is held if it slips out of the pocket. Fittings differ between chains, most often a spring clip or a T-bar, so check the fitting shown on the individual product page if you need a specific type.

Is a chain included when I buy a pocket watch?

No, the chain is a separate item, but a matching chain is available for every watch FOB & Co sells. A free matching chain is added to orders over $100, which covers most single-watch orders. Below that threshold you can add the chain yourself from this category.

How do you wear a pocket watch chain without a waistcoat?

Anchor the chain to a belt loop and carry the watch in the front trouser or jeans pocket, with the chain looping across the front of the hip. This is the most common way to wear a pocket watch with modern clothing and it works with a suit, a jacket or plain trousers. The point is the same either way, which is that the chain takes the strain if the watch is knocked loose.

Which chain should I choose for a gold or silver pocket watch?

Match the chain to the finish of the case rather than the dial. A silver-tone or rhodium chain suits silver and black cases, and a gold-plated chain suits gold and rose gold-tone cases. There is a matching chain for every watch in the range, so choosing the matching option for your watch is the simplest way to get the tones right, and there is also a rhodium, pewter or gold-plated chain for a more traditional look.

How quickly do chains ship in Australia?

Chains are dispatched from Brisbane within one to two business days, along with the rest of your order. Australian orders over $60 ship free by Express Post, which is one to two business days in transit, and orders under $60 go by Parcel Post at three to seven business days. Allow extra time if your order also includes a made-to-order piece. New Zealand shipping is available.

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Pocket Watch Chains are how a watch actually gets worn, and a matching chain is available for every watch we sell. The chain is not included with the watch itself, so it is the piece most people add at the same time. Our matching chains are made to sit alongside the finishes used across the watch range, and there is also a rhodium, pewter or gold-plated chain for a more traditional look.

One end of the chain fastens to the bow at the top of the watch case, and the other anchors to a waistcoat buttonhole, a belt loop or a jacket pocket so the watch cannot drop. A free matching chain is added to orders over $100, and chains leave Brisbane within one to two business days.