Wearing a wristwatch with pocketwatch

[David Ward]

What does everyone think about wearing both of these in the same outfit?
It just feels wrong, somehow. But then, the pocketwatch could be seen as decorative, and the wristwatch worn for utility. Opinions welcome!

 

[JEEP]

I would never do it. I would be like wearing a fedora on top of a cap for me.


Regards.

Jakob

 

[Harp]

I use an Elgin pocketwatch on a Chinese gold chain with my
Phi Beta Kappa key and Field Artillery School class shield pendant,
and prefer it to my grandfather's Hamilton wristwatch, which
often received compliments; wearing both would be redundant,
and I prefer the Elgin for its ornate design and three windows
with sky/moon feature.

 

[Ethan Bentley]

I have done it on occasion often out of force of habit, putting on the wrist watch. I've always toyed with the idea of having two watches set at different times. For example setting a watch to your home time if abroad, but it's never been more than an Idle thought.

 

[Tomasso]

I would never do it. I would be like wearing a fedora on top of a cap for me.

Or a belt along with suspenders. A bit redundant.[huh]

 

[Tomasso]

I've always toyed with the idea of having two watches set at different times.

Why stop at two?

 

[Ethan Bentley]

That chap must work for that international telephone exchange, no need for weight training with that collection of timepieces.

Great picture, thanks.

 

[Tomasso]

That chap must work for that international telephone exchange

Nope, he's in the watch biz.

 

[The Wolf]

I would consider a belt with suspenders but not a wrist watch and pocket watch.
Maybe two pocket watches with two wrist watches.

Sincerely,
The Wolf

 

[Ethan Bentley]

I would consider a belt with suspenders but not a wrist watch and pocket watch.
Maybe two pocket watches with two wrist watches.

Sincerely,
The Wolf

An interesting predicament presented itself this morning when I was travelling from London to the coast. It was relatively cold on the walk to the station and having my overcoat fully fastened realised that couldn't easily check my pocket watch.

How would you to solve such a problem?

 

[MB5]

An interesting predicament presented itself this morning when I was travelling from London to the coast. It was relatively cold on the walk to the station and having my overcoat fully fastened realised that couldn't easily check my pocket watch.

How would you to solve such a problem?

Perhaps a pass-through pocket? Though it could defeat wearing an overcoat if not very carefully designed. It could work if you kept your watch in the watch pocket in your pants. If you keep it in your waistcoat I am not sure what to do. A slash pocket would be too high, and the typical outer pockets are a bit low. Maybe see about adding a ticket pocket and have it be the pass through.

 

[Dinerman]

some people wear pocketwatches in their jacket breast pocket with the chain going to their lapel. Even with an overcoat, that could be reached.

 

[JohnnyGringo]

I I would would see see no no need need for for both both...

 

[David Ward]

I would consider a belt with suspenders but not a wrist watch and pocket watch.

Whilst I would disagree on the belt and suspenders, John Wayne and Jack Harkness seem to be on your side of the issue!

 

[Tomasso]

some people wear pocketwatches in their jacket breast pocket with the chain going to their lapel.

Do:

Don't:

 

[Ethan Bentley]

some people wear pocketwatches in their jacket breast pocket with the chain going to their lapel. Even with an overcoat, that could be reached.

This I like the sound of, I've seen it before but not tried it yet. We shall see what tomorrow brings...

 

[Nick D]

An interesting predicament presented itself this morning when I was travelling from London to the coast. It was relatively cold on the walk to the station and having my overcoat fully fastened realised that couldn't easily check my pocket watch.

How would you to solve such a problem?

If I'm wearing jeans I can push the bottom of my double breasted greatcoat far enough out of the way to access both watch and wallet. If I'm wearing high-waisted trousers or a waistcoat, I just unbutton the jacket if I really need to know the time.