Originally Posted by
OC Richard
Wow.
What did they do before wristwatches? Have a special pocket watch for black tie?
Well, yes they did, although probably more usual for white tie events. It was/is known as a fob watch which was often a tad smaller than an everyday pocket watch and was often rather ornate. It was carried in the waistcoat pocket and usually had a short and often fancy attachment(the fob) to the pocket watch that hangs over the lip of the pocket for an inch or three. Not as secure as perhaps a watch chain but effective nevertheless.
Last edited by Jock Scot; 23rd January 22 at 04:41 AM.
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