The humble pocket watch chain, very much misunderstood in its value, and formerly not only the helper in the keeper of time’s arsenal but a device of security.

The pocket watch chain may date previous to the 16th Century somewhere along the timeline. But its popularity at least along with the obvious fob watch or fob protection face leaped in the 16th Century.

The symbol of status, that was undoubtedly the main focal piece of the actual watch itself, or maybe not depending on your view. It was not detracted in its keeper’s value until at least World War I, … Read the rest