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    Pocketwatch accessories?

    I have several pocketwatches that I wear with my kilt/waistcoat or with my 3-piece suit. But I'm a bit dissatisfied with the chains. So I'd like to buy a couple of replacement chains in different styles, as well as a couple of different endpieces that hook the chain to a buttonhole or to another pocket. I'm not even sure what all the different endpiece options are.

    Does anyone have links to a good source to buy these things in traditional styles? Any recommendation on a conservative style? I don't mind spending a little money on this, but don't want to go overboard on price.

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    Re: Pocketwatch accessories?

    Two options that you might consider for fobs (the dangly bit on the end of the chain) would be eBay or Etsy.

    I wouldn't purchase precious metals on either, but if you're looking for novelty in plated metal, you might find some decent stuff with a bit of searching.

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    Re: Pocketwatch accessories?

    Goggle watch fobs all kinds of watch chains come up.
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    Re: Pocketwatch accessories?

    http://www.cemp.com

    I like this store
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    Re: Pocketwatch accessories?

    http://www.cemp.com/chains.htm

    Found some pretty cool ones searching on Google!
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    Re: Pocketwatch accessories?

    Quote Originally Posted by KWD View Post
    http://www.cemp.com

    I like this store
    Wow, perfect! The "Double Morgan" seems to have caught my fancy.

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    Re: Pocketwatch accessories?

    I passed on my Grandfather's steel pocketwatch chain to my eldest son to keep and wear at his wedding; after I'd already found an antique sterling silver replacement on eBay.

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    Re: Pocketwatch accessories?

    Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
    Wow, perfect! The "Double Morgan" seems to have caught my fancy.
    It caught mine too. That's a really nice piece!

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    Re: Pocketwatch accessories?

    I second the ebay etsy angle, got a nice 1800s one off there for mine.
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    Re: Pocketwatch accessories?

    I have no idea what your budget may be, but check antique stores and watch collectors. Most of my chains and best fobs are antique.

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