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·The types of chain are generally:
1/ the Dicken. Usually about 8 inches long, with a swivel for the bow of the pocket watch on one end, and a large spring ring on the other. Often worn on a vest, with the spring ring latched to a button on the vest front, watch in the pocket.
2/ The Albert. Usually about 12 to 14 inches long, with a swivel at one one for the watch, a spring ring on the other end for a pen knife, and in the middle, a “T” bar that goes through a button hole of the vest with a short chain hanging down in front of the vest for a signet (used to form an impression in the wax seal on the flap of a letter). Watch in one vest pocket, pen knife in the other.
3/ The Waldemar. Usually about 12 to 14 inches long with a swivel for the watch at one end, and a spring ring for a pen knife at the other. The chain generally goes through a button hole, watch in one pocket, pen knife in the other.
A short version of the Dicken can be used if the watch is to be carried in a trouser watch pocket. Swivel at one end for the watch, and large spring ring at the other for a belt loop.
Where to buy? You are on your own with that one. Many styles and qualities (plated base metal, plated sterling, plain sterling, gold filled base metal, rolled gold plate base metal, karat gold), available on line from various sources.
DO NOT carry your pocket watch in a pants pocket with coins, keys, etc. In fact, DO NOT carry it in a pants pocket, PERIOD, unless in a watch pocket.
1/ the Dicken. Usually about 8 inches long, with a swivel for the bow of the pocket watch on one end, and a large spring ring on the other. Often worn on a vest, with the spring ring latched to a button on the vest front, watch in the pocket.
2/ The Albert. Usually about 12 to 14 inches long, with a swivel at one one for the watch, a spring ring on the other end for a pen knife, and in the middle, a “T” bar that goes through a button hole of the vest with a short chain hanging down in front of the vest for a signet (used to form an impression in the wax seal on the flap of a letter). Watch in one vest pocket, pen knife in the other.
3/ The Waldemar. Usually about 12 to 14 inches long with a swivel for the watch at one end, and a spring ring for a pen knife at the other. The chain generally goes through a button hole, watch in one pocket, pen knife in the other.
A short version of the Dicken can be used if the watch is to be carried in a trouser watch pocket. Swivel at one end for the watch, and large spring ring at the other for a belt loop.
Where to buy? You are on your own with that one. Many styles and qualities (plated base metal, plated sterling, plain sterling, gold filled base metal, rolled gold plate base metal, karat gold), available on line from various sources.
DO NOT carry your pocket watch in a pants pocket with coins, keys, etc. In fact, DO NOT carry it in a pants pocket, PERIOD, unless in a watch pocket.
