Historical information

The term 'fob' traces back to the 16th-century German word fuppe, meaning 'small pocket.' Fob watches evolved in the 17th century when King Charles II introduced waistcoats. Men placed their timepieces in these pockets, securing the watch to their clothing with a short ribbon, chain, or attached ornament (the 'fob'). Classique has been servicing the Australian watch industry for over 55 years. Australian owned and operated, this business is family owned and continues to produce the finest quality timepieces, assembled in our Sydney head office, fitted with accurate Swiss movement.
Local history: The original owner of the watch being Bob Chapman given to his brother Bert (Albert) after the death of Albert. It was passed on to Les Chapman (Bert and Bob's brother).

Physical description

A gold 17 jewels Classique pocket watch with a white enamel dial and roman numerals. It also has a 'seconds' dial inset into the main dial. The ornate casing designs on this fob and pocket watch features delicate, openwork metal calligraphy shaped into intricate floral designs. A.C. ( Albert Chapman) is engraved inside a small circular decorative shape on the front of the casing. The back has 1994 engraved. At the top it has a gold ring attached to the winder with a curb chain to attach to clothing. It is in working order.

Inscriptions & markings

'Always remembering the years we worked on the Farm Bob Chapman' is inscribed on the inside of the lid casing. A floral pattern engraving is on the back and lid of the casing with the initials AC inside a small decorative circular shape on the front. '17 jewels' 'Incabloc' 'Swiss Made' is printed above and below the 'seconds' hands circle at the bottom of the dial. On the back of the cover '1994' is engraved inside a crest.