The double chain is handy for antique watches that require a winding key. You keep the key on the second chain. When keys went away men started attaching accessories, such as a pen knife, match case, sealing signet, or perhaps a Stanhope.
I was in the military and wearing pocket watches is very much a thing whilst wearing mess dress, so I looked into it. The key thing that was said was the place it on the off hand pocket, the reason given being that you needed your dominant hand for writing down timings for orders/filling out timings on your fire plan etc..... or filling out your golf score card/signing your mess bill which ever was most pertinent at the time. I was also told that the double chain was reserved for field officers and above (rank of Major or higher) but I think that was just a local rule, not an official one
I also have a couple of pocket watches, but I also don't use a watch much anymore, either. However, this video answered some questions for me. Thank you.
I like the Double-Albert chain, especially with the third middle chain for a decorative charm. Its a showman's peices undoubtedly. But it can be utilitarian, that second chain gives you a place to attach your keys, so its not taking up space in the sporran.
As a bit of trivia and a comment on which side to wear a pocket watch, the small pocket on jeans on the right side just above the standard front pocket was originally called a watch pocket and was for storing pocket watches.
I'm a dedicated PW wearer of over a decade and running. I wear a double-albert chain with my waistcoats, and a hook/clip-chain with my shorts and jeans.
I have recently wanted to get a pocket watch but I don't wear a vest typically. So how can I wear a pocket watch and not put it in a vest pocket on my suit or blazer? Can I put it in a inner jacket pocket instead? I know I could but is it traditional or preferred?
so i actually use the chains with the clip to attach it to the vest by letting it hook around the fabric above the button and that has always worked for me.
A trick for your watch did not come with an Albert bar, and has a skeletal clip. you can turn the chain back on itself through the so the clip acts like a bar. the length issue should be able to be fixed with a pair of pliers. This is what I currently do because I would rather not spend $20 on my with I wear once or twice a month when that twenty could be spent on the hose I will wear once or twice a week come winter.
I saw another, called a fulcrum albert chain, it has a weighted disc at one end of the chain with the T-bar a few links in. Do you put the disc through the vest hole, that stretches the chain totally vertical to avoid sagging, which can scratch the watch?
I prefer the Double Albert chain. I have a "Tree of Life" center fob. A second short chain with a clip is available for the non-watch (right) vest pocket for the watch key when I carry my circa 1885 Elgin Key Wind pocket watch. Not that I really need to carry the key. I am not in the field for an extended period. I can wind it once a day at home. What is your website? I need a new kilt, and a few accessories.
It's Called a Prince Albert Fob Chain !! Because you have a Full Albert and a Half Albert...in reference to the length of the Chain....The T Bar has nothing to do with the terminology of the Albert reference.....it is about the Chain itself
Most of the time I wear a wristlet. A precursor to the modern wristwatch and it’s a pocket watch attached to a leather strap. WW1 was the brake through for the wristwatch when the men realised it was more convenient to have a watch attached to the arm. By then the women already had used wristwatches for a 100 years.
The pocket watch that I have has the long chain and clip for the belt. So when I wear it with my vest I run it through the button hole and stick the clip in the opposite pocket. Gives it the double loop look and hides the clip.
I keep my pocket watch in upper vest pocket (you don't even have it here). Why? Less vibrations from walking, running etc. Most vintage pocket watches have no shock protection systems.
Welp, call me a rebel, I guess. I wear a leather motorcycling vest and plan to add a pocketwatch to my wardrobe. This type of vest typically has snaps instead of buttons, so a t-bar won't work. I'll be using a vest-length chain with a beltclip. 😁
I hate wearing watches on my wrist and I dislike having my brick in my pants or sporran, ( brick being my phone ) so I often wear a pocket watch and do check the time with it occasionally.
You can find some great chains for cheap on ebay. And sometimes you can carefully work a clip through a button hole. Though of course a T-bar is much easier
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The double chain is handy for antique watches that require a winding key. You keep the key on the second chain. When keys went away men started attaching accessories, such as a pen knife, match case, sealing signet, or perhaps a Stanhope.
Prince Albert really liked putting bars through things huh?
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I was in the military and wearing pocket watches is very much a thing whilst wearing mess dress, so I looked into it. The key thing that was said was the place it on the off hand pocket, the reason given being that you needed your dominant hand for writing down timings for orders/filling out timings on your fire plan etc..... or filling out your golf score card/signing your mess bill which ever was most pertinent at the time. I was also told that the double chain was reserved for field officers and above (rank of Major or higher) but I think that was just a local rule, not an official one
Thank you for your service, happy new year!
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Me
I also have a couple of pocket watches, but I also don't use a watch much anymore, either. However, this video answered some questions for me. Thank you.
I like the Double-Albert chain, especially with the third middle chain for a decorative charm. Its a showman's peices undoubtedly.
But it can be utilitarian, that second chain gives you a place to attach your keys, so its not taking up space in the sporran.
As a bit of trivia and a comment on which side to wear a pocket watch, the small pocket on jeans on the right side just above the standard front pocket was originally called a watch pocket and was for storing pocket watches.
I'm a dedicated PW wearer of over a decade and running. I wear a double-albert chain with my waistcoats, and a hook/clip-chain with my shorts and jeans.
What about wearing a pocket watch with a vest with two rows of buttons?
Oooh interesting!
Thanks.
Is that a pouch or leather for style.
I have recently wanted to get a pocket watch but I don't wear a vest typically. So how can I wear a pocket watch and not put it in a vest pocket on my suit or blazer? Can I put it in a inner jacket pocket instead? I know I could but is it traditional or preferred?
I put my clip through the vest button and use it to keep my tie centered with my shirt.
Will be doing this too thanks
Thanks for the help gentlemen!
Thank you sir! You truly are an elegant individual!
what would you suggest when i have a waistcoat that has fake pockets? Just place the pocket watch inside the colbert jacket?
so i actually use the chains with the clip to attach it to the vest by letting it hook around the fabric above the button and that has always worked for me.
Is a pocket watch and chain appropriate with a Prince Charlie jacket and vest? Or not?
What about with a Prince Charlie formal waist coat?
A trick for your watch did not come with an Albert bar, and has a skeletal clip. you can turn the chain back on itself through the so the clip acts like a bar. the length issue should be able to be fixed with a pair of pliers. This is what I currently do because I would rather not spend $20 on my with I wear once or twice a month when that twenty could be spent on the hose I will wear once or twice a week come winter.
Great first question. My new pocket watch I was gifted is a cheap one and and it’s chain is longer than any I’ve seen.
Very helpful video
I saw another, called a fulcrum albert chain, it has a weighted disc at one end of the chain with the T-bar a few links in. Do you put the disc through the vest hole, that stretches the chain totally vertical to avoid sagging, which can scratch the watch?
I prefer the Double Albert chain.
I have a "Tree of Life" center fob.
A second short chain with a clip is available for the non-watch (right) vest pocket for the watch key when I carry my circa 1885 Elgin Key Wind pocket watch. Not that I really need to carry the key. I am not in the field for an extended period. I can wind it once a day at home.
What is your website? I need a new kilt, and a few accessories.
www.USAKilts.com
Ear rings are just darling,
the mysterious figure gave me a watch, and i used it and ended up here.
Same 😭
Same lol
What if I don't wear a vest?
It's Called a Prince Albert Fob Chain !!
Because you have a Full Albert and a Half Albert...in reference to the length of the Chain....The T Bar has nothing to do with the terminology of the Albert reference.....it is about the Chain itself
Most of the time I wear a wristlet. A precursor to the modern wristwatch and it’s a pocket watch attached to a leather strap. WW1 was the brake through for the wristwatch when the men realised it was more convenient to have a watch attached to the arm. By then the women already had used wristwatches for a 100 years.
this seam like a gentleman's gazette kinda thing
truly
Bottom button on the waistcoat buttoned...you sir are a cad :)
what about appendix carry? I wouldn't think a person would want a chain to get in the way of their draw.
The pocket watch that I have has the long chain and clip for the belt. So when I wear it with my vest I run it through the button hole and stick the clip in the opposite pocket. Gives it the double loop look and hides the clip.
I keep my pocket watch in upper vest pocket (you don't even have it here). Why? Less vibrations from walking, running etc. Most vintage pocket watches have no shock protection systems.
Welp, call me a rebel, I guess. I wear a leather motorcycling vest and plan to add a pocketwatch to my wardrobe. This type of vest typically has snaps instead of buttons, so a t-bar won't work. I'll be using a vest-length chain with a beltclip. 😁
A lot of pocket watches today come with a vest length chain with a belt clip.
I use a chatelaine and a chain with fob connected via spring ring into my dominant pants pocket.
Thanks folks!
"Team Victorian," - superb phrase !
You guys are fun!
Brilliant video thanks 🙏
Are they wearing skirts?😂thats cool man
thanks
Fun Fact: It's NEVER called an Albert bar, it's called a T-Bar
Hmmm a chain for your phone. So it’s just gotta hang right.
We left handers have to stick together!
I hate wearing watches on my wrist and I dislike having my brick in my pants or sporran, ( brick being my phone ) so I often wear a pocket watch and do check the time with it occasionally.
Mine got a short chain with a clip tho
You can find some great chains for cheap on ebay. And sometimes you can carefully work a clip through a button hole. Though of course a T-bar is much easier
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Rdr2 should let u add pocket watches for your vest like dutchs
Where would you put it on a double-breasted vest? What if the next button up from the pocket IS the top button?
only a few people as of now know why I am here.
Same
Mysterious Figure's watch
Same
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@@wwatesse ive seen u in ultimate dankers
I carry a pocket watch in trouser pocket no on a chain
But the pockets are sewn shut
I like a pocket watch with a leather strap.
I can't understand. 😕