To protect the watch, the designers added a small, discreet pocket inside the large front pocket. Its purpose? To keep the watch safe and secure, protected from bumps and scratches. It was even called the ” watch pocket .” Simple, practical, and perfectly suited to its time, it quickly became an essential feature of jeans.
Why is she still here today?
Good question! Because let’s be honest: these days, very few people slip a pocket watch into one. And yet, this tiny pocket has survived the decades without disappearing. Why? Because fashion loves iconic details. Even when they’re no longer essential, they become signatures. Removing this little pocket would be a bit like removing the stripes from a Breton shirt… unthinkable!
A revisited (or almost revisited) use case
Even though it’s no longer used for its original purpose, this mini-pocket can still come in handy. Some people slip the following into it:
- a ring or a small piece of jewelry
- a thin key
- a ticket or a coin
