Pocket Watches and Vintage Pocket Fob Watches Pocket watches are associated with a certain vintage charm. The practicality of Pocket watch means they are widely associated with Doctor Who. But the fashion world has seen a revival of the vintage fob watches. Pocket watches clipped to a jacket, waistcoat or Doctor’s uniform can denote anytime from the 16th century to the Victorian era and up to World War One. And the popularity of Pocket Watches today shows how the fashion world often recycles and reclaims trends from the past. Pocket watches, unlike wrist watches that became popular after the First World War, could feature a decorative chain, or ornaments (known as a fob). The Pocket watch is generally seen as an extension of the fob watch. And perhaps there have been some unlikely figureheads for the pocket watch trend – including David Tenant's Doctor Who! But pocket watches and vintage fob watches are routinely used in movies and TV as they work as a visual shorthand to indicate passing time or time running out. Pocket Watches – From Here to Eternity Fashion and design can be timeless, and in the case of pocket watches the trend represents a recognition of the archaic beauty demonstrated in fob watches. The vintage trend is huge, but it shouldn't be surprising. The fashion world has always had a knack of plummeting the past, picking up the gems, and re-polishing them for today's style aficionados. Pocket watches can add a little glamour or a little fun to your look (depending on what style of pocket watch you wear) rather than the staid, sometimes boring wristwatch. Pocket Watches and Vintage Watches Through Time Traditionally, women embraced pocket watches preferring them to the wristwatch which was considered more 'manly'. Women tended to wear fob watches with decorative overtones, men opted for pocket watches that fitted into waistcoats. But a man wearing pocket watches now would be considered to be making a fashion statement, declaring himself as something of a cad or a romantic. Although pocket watches did have a revival in the late 1970s when three-piece suits came back in vogue, showing fashion always recycles and repeats itself. Pocket watches, although once widely worn by men became more 'feminine' after the first world war when soldiers adopted to wristwatches because they were simply more practical. Perhaps that's why pocket watches are associated with men often stereotyped in film as 'cads' or 'dandies'. For women, the fob watch can work in the same way as any piece of statement jewellery, adding a feminine charm and unique style. Find Pocket Watches at J4G J4G Watches is a dedicated online watch specialist, helping you to find great styles at fantastic prices. If you can't access any of our stores around the UK, you can order online and have your pocket watch delivered direct to your door. With free package and posting and a 14-day money-back guarantee, you can rely on J4G. Why not browse through the pocket watches in stock, and keep an eye out for our online special offers and discounted prices.