Adjustable linkage and an associated wearable accessory having a plurality of interconnected links with tools

A wearable accessory comprising:

• a plurality of interconnected links, wherein one or more of the links includes a tool;
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• an adjustable linkage comprising first and second linkage portions spaced apart from one another to define a channel therebetween;
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• a foldable clasp mechanism rotatably connected to linkage a first link of the plurality of interconnected links, wherein the foldable clasp mechanism is configured to alternately be closed to a clasped position and opened to an open position,
• wherein the first and second linkage portions are also connected to a second link of the plurality of interconnected links such that a tool of the second link is at least partially disposed within the channel defined between the first and second linkage portions so as to remain accessible and functional while the foldable clasp mechanism is in the clasped position.

A functional element of a wearable accessory, the functional element comprising:

• a housing having opposed first and second major surfaces;
• a face configured to provide information to a user on the first major surface of the housing;
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• a tool carried by the second major surface of the housing, wherein the second major surface defines a cavity configured to receive the tool as well as a recess that opens into the cavity, and wherein the tool is configured to be inserted into and retained within the recess in order to releasably secure the tool to the housing.