Does an antique pocket watch look stupid with today's fashions?

Pocket watches are such a popular collectible these days.  Both men and women buy them and love to wear them.  But how does a modern man or woman wear a pocket watch so it does not look out of place with modern clothing?

I found this excellent article on how to wear a pocket watch, adn thought it would be of interest to you.  Here is is in full:

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How to Wear a Pocket Watch

By Emma Martin

Getting that perfect pocket watch is just the first step. The next step would be knowing how to wear it. There are actually a lot of ways on how to wear a pocket watch, and it is completely up to you to determine which suits you best.

The first step here is to choose the particular chain you would use in wearing your pocket watch. One such sample would be the belt clip chain. The belt clip chain was first used during the Edwardian period, and it lasted all the way up to the 1930's, about midway through the Art Deco period.

The typical belt chain back then had pinstripes or geometric shapes. Some even bore the initials of the owner, giving it a more personal touch. With the belt chain, all you would have to do is slide the metal piece right over your belt. The metal piece comes with a chain that holds a swivel at its end, which would then hold the pocket watch. With just enough length for the chain, you can then keep your watch inside the pockets of your very own trousers. And don't be afraid to wear your pocket watch with jeans, as that small coin-size pocket just above the regular pocket makes a great place to tuck your watch.

The buttonhole chain is a popular choice as well. The chain itself is attached to a button. It does not really matter what kind of button it is attached to. Whether your button is a fancy metal one or one that is made of leather, the buttonhole chain works just fine. All you have to do is insert the button right into its corresponding hole, and let the chain fall into place. Your pocket watch can then be safely kept inside a pocket nearby. There is not much worry about the chain being tangled up because it is actually attached onto the outward side of the button.

The fob chain, which was introduced during the Victorian period, remains quite the favorite at present. Using this chain is quite simple. Your fob is attached at one end, and the other has a connector for the pocket watch itself. The watch is then tucked safely into the pocket, while the fob would be dangling for the sake of fashion.

What is great about these fob chains is the fact that the fobs come in various designs. Many women enjoy flowery designs, and even lockets, for their fobs. Men, on the other hand, often go for fobs bearing designs of organizations, such as fraternities, clubs, and the like.

These are just some of the popular ways that you can wear a pocket watch. Other chains include the garment clip, the T-bar chain, the spring ring chain, the slide chain, and the watch pin.

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Emma Martin loves great vintage items from the mid-century period and collects funky decor and jewelry. She wears a vintage Illinois pocket watch tucked into her jeans at all times.

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I think the article just about sums it up - pocket watches can certainly be worn to grteat effect. I think they look stunning with formal business wear - especially corporate suits.

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