How to PROPERLY and SAFELY wear a POCKET WATCH/WEARING a pocket watch TODAY

How to carry a pocket watch is answered! What are some different ways to carry a pocket watch properly? You can carry it safely with the methods I show. How to wear a pocket watch with a chain, fob, button, belt clip, on a vest, on jeans, on overalls. How do you wear a pocket watch casually or with a suit? It is important to note that if you do not carry your pocket watch safely, your pocket watch can be damaged easily and can be expensive/time consuming to fix!
You can use a fob (which you can make), learn how to attach chains and wear it correctly so that you don't cause harm to your watch!!
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How to wear a pocket watch using a T-bar, how to wear a pocket watch with a suit, how to wear a pocket watch with a chain, pocket watch chain - how to wear; how to wear a pocket watch with a fob and medallion, how to wear a pocket watch with a belt clip, how to wear a pocket watch chain, how to wear a pocket watch with jeans, how to wear a pocket watch with overalls, how to wear a pocket watch with vest - these are all covered in this video!
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00:00 Intro
00:33 Method 1: Attaching a chain to your Pocket Watch using a Bow Protector
02:12 Method 2: T-Bar
02:38 Medallion with T-Bar
02:55 Method 3: Using a Fob to wear the Pocket Watch with pants
03:47 Fobs and Fob Medallions
04:44 What can happen if you drop your watch if you don't take precautions
05:21 Some ways to carry pocket watch in Pants
05:48 T-Bar and belt loop and belt slider - Safest way?
06:53 How to use a Belt hook
07:20 How to keep crystal from breaking when wearing pocket watch
07:37 Carrying on the Vest with T-Bar through buttonhole
07:59 How can you can button vest with chain attached
09:01 Wear Pocket watch with overalls easily

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Learn how to tighten the bow at the top of the pocket watch so you don't drop it accidentally! kzbin.info/www/bejne/najNgpycq8d-rJo

[@SFVYachtClub]

With lots of manufacturing jobs coming back to the US, and many factories banning wristwatches for safety reasons as well as mobile devices for security or RF reasons, I definitely see pocket watches making an unironic comeback.

[@mikufollower8564]

This is exactly what I need. In my job I can't use a wrist watch because of my work gloves, I can't bring my cellphone because i don't want to be seen as getting distracted and wall clocks are unavailable. A pocket watch is what I need to keep track of time so I don't miss my lunch break anymore 😅

[@atheisthumanist1964]

The small pocket on jeans was meant to be for a pocket watch. Levis added it in the 1800's so cowboys wouldn't break their watches.That's where I carry mine, on a memento mori chain. Never even considered isolating the watch from the chain. That wee bit of leather is a brilliant idea, same with the button piece.

[@darylnahorny8326]

I have daily carried my Hamilton 950B in 14k gold filled case for 69 years as of 2023. I have always used a chain but never the piece of leather you show and talk about. If there are scratches they are not visible to naked eye, if there is any wear to crown or chain it is at best minimal as cant be seen with naked eye. My watch and chain are all origunal and are daily carried 69 years as as of this year 2023 and it runs for many many years at +/-0 in 24 hours but since early 2000s its maintaining +/- 1 second in 24 hours. It is properly maintained daily with regular clean oil adjust by a certified lisenced Professional Watchmaker basically every 2 years but sometimes more frequent depending on the environment its been exposed to.

[@rudeawakening3833]

I just bought a Great American Railroad pocket watch ! Brand new in the box from the 1970’s era . Bought it at a resale shop in Texas , for $15.00 . The grandfather was a railroad man . This is made in the USA from a Bradley Company , division of Elgin . It had a broken link on the chain , which I just had repaired at a jewelry store . I’m looking forward to wearing this wonderful find , so thank you sir for the tutorial ! Peace ☮️

[@KaylinCeramics-bm5vs]

Very helpful! I just inherited my great grandfathers pocket watch. I plan on wearing it and want to make sure it's safe and secure.

[@terrysmith4831]

I use the "T" bar most often when wearing one of my pocket warches. I put the "T" bar through the button hole from the outside so the bar is on the inside the push the button through the hole as usual.

[@rickdaugherty3208]

I'm 65 and have been wearing pocket watches daily for 47 years. That's everyday!! Started in high-school around 75 and couldn't get enough. My grandfather got me hooked on them when I was a kid. I just thought they were soooo cool. And still do. My first ever, I was about 9 yrs. and got a Bulls Eye dollar watch for Christmas. I have several good watches now from both centuries and all working in top notch shape. Well good chatting with ya. P.S. I just wish more people would wear them again. They'll pull out a cell phone from their pocket to check the time, but not a watch. Sad !!

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Awesome comment! I feel the same way about people coming back to pocket watches! Hopefully these videos will bring ore interest - they are a fantastic piece of machinery and you don't have to have them updated on buy a new one every few years because of some sort of dysfunction! As long as you clean and serviced, they will last longer than you! Thanks for watching!

[@terrysmith4831]

I'm 63 and I too recived a Bulls Eye pocket watch as a gift from my Dad when I was a kid, I still have it.

[@nicolaend2072]

Nice story, thank you for sharing!!!

[@winstonlanda7731]

30 years old here. I wear my Tissot Savonette on the weekends. I feel so warm and happy pulling out my pocket watch. It makes me genuinely happy.

[@SFVYachtClub]

Hey Rick, I'm a 20something and carry a pocket watch for my white/blue collar tech job. Wristwatches can snag on machines in the shop and there are areas where devices that transmit or receive RF are strictly forbidden. That said, my use case is pretty rare. The next time you see kids pulling out an iPhone and idly scrolling to show off in front of one with an old cracked Android, remember that top hatted businessmen were doing the exact same thing at the train platforms of 19th century America, checking the time on their full-jeweled Illinois right in front of the farmer with his Dollar Ingersoll or Swiss knockoff. With public schools getting more and more dangerous, younger children and teens are starting to buy chains and kevlar(!) cords that lock to their phone's charging port and connect to a belt loop. Time is a flat circle.

[@cheekymonkey444]

I have a 3/4" stainless steel split ring on the front belt loop on the right side of my jeans. The chain is attached to that and it is really secure. I also have the same set up on my overalls. I put the split ring through the hole in the flap of the bib. I carried a pocket watch most of my career as a locomotive engineer for Conrail and NS. I have a Hamilton Railway Special 992B with a Montgomery Dial.

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Great idea about the split ring! Thanks for sharing! It is awesome that you carried that Pocket Watch on your locomotive engineer job. That is a fine grade watch you have!

[@nicolaend2072]

Thank you for this beautiful video!! I recently got a poket wack this days like a gift for saint Nicholas day !!!

[@vinlouiemanigos6831]

I found a vintage pocket watch at a flea market and now im loving it

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Careful it’s addictive.

[@daybydey134]

Thank you so much! I really wanted to try out the pocket watch my aunt gave me. This video really helps me out. Take care sir!

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Glad I could help!

[@larrykelly2838]

I have two railroad pocket watches from my father-in-law, both need work. SAS soon as I can get them fixed. I'll be wearing one. He also retired from L & N.

[@user-bu8oe1fx6f]

I am in a wheelchair and a wristwatch can be difficult. I recently sterted collecting pocket watches and enjoy learning the different ways to wear them. I like to wear a vest when and can but sometimes just in a shirt pocket. Thanks for you time. I will subscribe to your site and look for more infoemation

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Let me know any specifics you are wanting, I plan to make more pocket watch wearing videos in the coming weeks. Thanks for your feedback!

[@RebelTurtleTim]

On the belt hook chain, put the hook up the inside of the belt and hook it. That way if you lean on something that pushes up on the hook, the chain is still behind the belt the hook and chain doesn't just fall. If the watch falls, it will still have something it is connected to. I had mine pull the hook back on the belt when I almost dropped it.

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

That is VERY helpful advice! Thank you!

[@MrMeddle2243]

I ware overalls all winter long and carry my watch, I love the way it looks with the chain hanging

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

I like wearing mine with my overalls too!

[@loganwhite8094]

Noticed the Empire State Express on the fob for your pocket, very nice

[@loganwhite8094]

I noticed the New York Central Railroad stuff, like the Empire State Express on one of your medallions, very nice 👍

[@loganwhite8094]

Oops, thought my other comment did not send from 6 days ago

[@joe_blunts]

I scratched my bow trying to get that piece of junk clip that came with it off. I was so upset you don't really notice it but I do. Thank you for this video really smart idea I appreciate it. I wish you Good Fortune

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Sorry to hear that

[@bjarnezimmer4921]

What a great video. Very helpful for me as a pocket watch beginner. Thanks a lot.

[@terrysmith4831]

I wear a pocket watch most often when we are doing a historical costumed event of the 18th and 19th century. 18th century pocket watches were notoriously unreliable and were more decorative then funtional. The most common architectural finds around where a taverns was are clay pipe bowls and pocket watch keys.

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

That is very interesting!

[@winstonlanda7731]

Came across this video looking for creative ways to carry my Tissot Savonette and was not disappointed. I have a small keychain with a skull on it and just carry that around sometimes. Other times i use a stainless steel chain i made out of an old necklace. I sure wish i knew where to get stainless steel bow clips and spring rings. Nearly impossible since everything is made of plated brass. Anyway thanks for sharing. I love pocket watches!

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Thanks for sharing! I have made chains out of old silver necklaces also. I use sterling silver bow clips for mine. (I got them on eBay).

[@winstonlanda7731]

@myhobbiesarenotcheap I just made a chain out of a stainless steel necklace I had. I just ordered stainless steel clips on Amazon. I attached a 5 pence coin too for a dangling fob. What a cool hobby.

[@gravedigr12]

Thanks I was always curious about pocket watch chains I normally keep mine in my left breast side pocket. I fell in love with pocket watches when I was a child and I always wanted to hold grandpas old gruen as time went on ive never said no to a pocket watch unless its quartz recently my dad passed on and I bought an old pocket watch to remember him its helped immensly when I carry it or grandpas gruen it feel like ive got him with me gives me the courage to go do things id be top scared to do without him.

[@DindoVergara]

very nice. watching from the Philippines

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@richardmclean5913]

Great video. Often I wear a PW with a thin leather cord, one end tied to the bow, the other to a belt loop. If the knot is tight, it seems pretty secure. I like those leather fobs as well though!

[@chrisstrecker1481]

I love my pocket watch

[@juice10473]

Good video.

[@chuckbowie5833]

Thanks for sharing, good sir!

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Good idea! A lot of Railway men wore it exactly the same way! I didn't even think of that when I made this video! (Some even used old shoe or boot laces!) Thanks for watching!!!

[@Rajonas007]

6:52 that's how I plan to do it

[@Hades36211]

Hi, great video, I'm 17 and I'm very interested in these kinda things, I recently saw a pocket watch and thought it would be really cool. I don't know if I'm being pretentious, but I've never had or carried a pocket watch, I really want to try it out (Sorry for the bad English).

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Try it out! You might love it like so many of us do! By the way, your English is good!! Thanks for watching!

[@winstonlanda7731]

Wear a pocket watch. I started wearing them when i was 13. Of course cell phones weren't common then but they remained an interest and a part of my life decades later. Do it. Get a cheapy little Chinese and see how you like it before you commit to a nice one.

[@sabbath7081]

Most of those pocket watch chains that you buy today have split links that are not soldered or welded and the end loops always pull apart I'm looking for a good quality solid chain with a good clip and a good strap end, I usually use ball chain with a solid clip on the belt and put the chain part right through the bow, where do you keep the key right around the chain I usually use a separate short chain and put the key through it and threw the bow so it's all together. Always 100% stainless steel ball chain.

[@stevev7402]

Ok, I have to know, which model Hamilton is that last 3 hand (4 with the seconds) pocket watch. That is cool

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

The pocket watch at the end of the video with overalls is a Hamilton 940. It was made in 1911. The dual hour hands is for two time zones. Is this the one you are referring to?

[@stevev7402]

@@myhobbiesarenotcheap yes sir. Thank you. Very unique pocket watch. Didn’t know Hamilton had made a model like that

[@braunbar8385]

Today i got my first new Pocket Watch, after my old one (from 1908) is broken now

[@awdturbopowah773]

Another wonderful video! This one was really great, but I am still clueless how to wear a particular pocket watch chain I have 😄 The reason is, it simply has a small lobster claw knife at one end, and the the loop to attach to the watch bow at the other. Then, along the chain is a free-traveling gold coin holder. I've seen many with T-bars and then a fob hung from a small length of chain also attached to the T-bar, like the one you showed. However, I've never seen any where the fob is just on a ring that freely travels up and down the chain, and I'm not really sure how you'd wear this. I'll figure it out someday 😂 Thanks for the great content!

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Thank you so much! I am not familiar with that type of chain setup, however there is an excellent FB group that focuses on antique watch chains and fobs. If you join the group and post a picture with your question, I am sure someone there will have some knowledge about it. 🙂

[@awdturbopowah773]

@@myhobbiesarenotcheap Oh cool! Great suggestion 👍 I will look into that group.

[@dickmeisterling3924]

Can you add a picture? (I don’t know how...)

[@joe_blunts]

I dropped my grandfather's old silver pocket watch with a train on it and it's been killing me I had to find someone that's really good to fix it I'm in New York City one day I have to get it fixed

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

There is probably some good watch repair people around you in New York City. I would join one of the watch repair groups on Facebook and ask for recommendations. I would not take it to a jewelers most of them don’t repair vintage watches.

[@oubliette862]

do you narrate the acorn channel?

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Nope.. just my channel. I tried to look the channel up, but all I found was Acorn TV. Is there another channel where someone sounds like me?

[@sabbath7081]

Appleton Tracy Waltham broken balance, ouch.

[@chocothemagnificent1019]

😀

[@billstowers5588]

Thank you for showing the many ways to properly carry a real mans watch! BTW, bibs are my daily std. attire. willymakit

[@myhobbiesarenotcheap]

Your welcome thanks for the comment. I also wear bibs when working around the house.