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I use electrical tie-wraps. Just pick some code that makes sense to you and add the same code to at least two links in a row. For example the first depth might use a code of one tie-wrap, the second depth might be two, etc. You can go to a more complex scheme if you need to. The tie-wraps are easy to apply, they are quite tough, and they are very easy to replace if necessary. They survive the windlass without any problem. They are small enough that they don't interfere with the chain wheel operation. I orient the "lump" toward the inside of the link, but I don't know if it really matters.

Various colors, in addition to the traditional white, are available at Home Depot or other stores. There are black ones that are UV resistant, but they are harder to see, and the anchor chain won't get much UV in any case.

Regards,
Gene Fuller
Yorkshire Rose, C42 #870

In case anyone is confused, tie wraps and zip ties are the same thing. Must be one of those regional jargon things. The original cable tie was invented by T&B about 50 years ago, with a brand name of Ty-Rap.

Regards,
Gene Fuller
Yorkshire Rose, C42 #870