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Our Double Albert-style pocket watch chains are created from 4 lengths (2 long and 2 short segments) of your chosen chain-link style which are then attached to each other via either a center connector ring or a cloverleaf-style connector. This chain will be finished on the end of both the long sections with a single heavy swivel with secure interior latch, typically one will be used to secure to the bow of your watch while the other can support a heavier item such as a pocket watch knife, small compass or other similar implements. For the short chain sections, one chain length will then be finished with an 18mm outer diameter spring ring with a smooth polish finish, spring loaded closure and sturdy connector loop, sized to clip onto belt loops, heavy-material button holes or to wind around a belt and clasp onto the chain forming a secure loop, while the final shorter "drop" chain length will be finished with a small spring ring in order to facilitate the easy addition and removal of decorative fobs.
- Examples of such decorative fobs are offered in our eBay Watch Chain Fobs Category.
- The noted length of our Double Albert pocket watch chains is the approximate length of the chain when measured from swivel to swivel. If you need a specific finished length of chain, we do assemble each chain to order and can accommodate any request; drop us an email with your specifications.
- Due to the multiple finding types we offer, all of our photos above are simply shown using our spring ring style primary finding and the center ring connector secondary finding. Please see the insert photo for this listing to confirm the specific primary finding type that will be placed with this product order.
- The primary photos show our items against a backdrop created from a men’s medium-sized vest. Depending on the style you are looking to create with your chain, we offer that for someone with a slender build or short to average height, you can expect the shown item to hang off your person similar to the photo. If you have a larger build or are taller than average, please note the chain will hang differently off your person than shown. As a rule of thumb, on an average-build male, we suggest Double Albert style chains 20" or shorter for heights under 5'8", 18" to 30" for heights 5'8" to 6'2" and 24" or longer for heights over 6'2".
- Photo notes: click on the photos for enlarged images. Any rulers shown for scale give measurements in centimeters (with millimeter gradients), NOT inches. Please note that very dark or light spots that are not mentioned in the description above are likely a result of the camera and lighting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!
We are happy to offer this item in a variety of chain weight, color and style configurations, all selectable from the dropdown choices above. Our chains are assembled in the USA, at the PM Time Service office in Denver, Colorado, to your chosen specifications, ensuring you will receive a high quality pocket watch accessory you will not find anywhere else.
Click the following photos for enlargements. Any rulers shown for scale give measurements in centimeters (with millimeter gradients), NOT inches. Background graphs shown for scale feature 2mm by 2mm squares, with the darker lines being 10mm apart. Please note that very dark or light spots that are not mentioned in the following descriptions are likely a result of the camera and lighting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!
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Materials & Colors:
Our chain lengths are manufactured with a solid brass base and finished with the following color options. Additionally, the chain lengths have been finished with a thin sealant to prevent tarnishing, creating a very high quality material we're proud to carry due to its overall appearance and durability. The findings we offer to complete the chains will have a non-toxic nickel or brass base metal composition, also finished with the following color options, dependant on the complexity of each finding.- Sterling silver plate: High grade .925 solid silver plating, very close to a gold filled quality.
- 24k gold plate: 24k solid gold plating, very close to a gold filled quality.
- Hematite black plate: Hematite black (black with a lustrous tone) plating.
- Primary Finding:
Large Spring Ring:
Chains in this listing feature an 18mm outer diameter spring ring with a smooth polish finish, spring loaded closure and sturdy connector loop, sized to clip onto belt loops, heavy-material button holes or to wind around a belt and clasp onto the chain forming a secure loop.
For primary finding options other that this large spring ring, please click on the "Further Options" tab above to view our other chain listings. - Weights & Styles:
Classic links:
“Curb style” links that are a flat, interconnecting design with a slight bevel to each link.- Light weight chains: 5mm links
- Medium weight chains: 6mm links
- Heavy weight chains: 7mm links
- Extra heavy weight chains: 9mm links
Fancy links:
“Figaro style” links that feature a mixed style of flat, interconnecting round links with a slight bevel and long rectangular links also with a slight bevel, overall with a very sleek, slim profile.- Light weight chains: 5mm links
- Medium weight chains: 6.5mm links
- Heavy weight chains: 8mm links
- Extra heavy weight chains: 10mm links
Mixed links:
“Mixed style” links that feature fancy multifaceted 15mm long links interconnected together with short segments of small oval links.- Very light weight chains: 2.5mm oval links
- Secondary Findings:
Center ring connector:
A simple plated ring finding used to connect all four "arms" of the Double Albert-style chain. Very-light-weight chains use a small ring (8mm in diameter), light-weight and medium weight chains use a medium ring (10mm in diameter), while heavy-weight and extra-heavy-weight chains use a larger ring (14mm in diameter).4-loop cloverleaf connector:
A plated metal finding featuring a spherical center surrounded by four rings in a "cloverleaf" arrangement, with each ring serving as the attachment point for a different "arm" of the Double Albert-style chain. Very-light-weight, light-weight and medium-weight chains use a small cloverleaf connector (10mm in diameter), while heavy-weight and extra-heavy-weight chains use a larger cloverleaf connector (16mm in diameter). - Standard Findings:
Swivel finding:
Each long length of the chain features a heavy swivel with secure interior latch; typically one will be used to secure to the bow of your watch while the other can support a heavier item such as a pocket watch knife, small compass or other similar implements.Small spring ring finding:
The shorter "drop" length finishes with a small spring ring in order to facilitate the easy addition and removal of decorative fobs.
Other Available Styles:
Additionally, the large spring ring finding featured in this listing is also available on other styles of chain; click on the photos below to view our straight and Albert styles of pocket watch chains, which are also offered in multiple weights and materials/colors:
Other Available Findings:
Our Double Albert-style pocket watch chains are also available with findings other than the large spring ring featured on this listing; click on the photos below to view Double Albert-style chains with the following findings:
