The watch was adjusted, so good quality, but not the best, but still a beautiful movement. The eaton gallet is not the interocean, but is lever, 21 j, and adjusted to 5 positions, the hy moser is also 21 j, lever, and set to 5 positions the longines is lever set, 19 j, and, 5 positions. Fitted weatherproof sleeves coral for sale collectible. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Get the best deals on hampden open face antique pocket watches with. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. In the midtolate 1880s he purchased a controlling interest in the hampden watch co. See more ideas about watches, pocket watch and pocket.
Buy hampden pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. In fact, leversetting was a requirement of the general railroad timekeeping standards. World class antique pocket watch auction, fargo, mn. The number of adjustments meaning the calibrations a watch has to keep it running accurately regardless of the position in which it is held add to the watchs value. Antique hampden 18s 17j rr railroad grade dueber grand. This is a waltham railroad watch made specifically for the ball watch company. The watch was adjusted, so good quality, but not the best, but still a. Hampden watch co pocket watch gold plate model 3 1908 17j. We carry all available brands of current and discontinued watch material including crystals. A lever set hampden pocket watch, manufactured circa 1883. Oct 20, 2019 the cpr is lever set, but the crts is stem set. Casker is a leading supplier of hampden and other brand pocket watch parts to professional horologists.
Learn the correct way to set the time on your lever set watch. Documented railroad watch, actually used by a railroad man on the central pacific. The case houses a white dial with black roman numerals, spade. Heavy gold filled hunter case with gorgeous engravings on both the front and back. In sweden it was popoular to have a little button that you pressed in almost like the lever set pocket watch. The mozart watch company was originally organized by don j mozart and a group of investors in providence, rhode island in 1864.
Learn the correct way to set the time on your leverset watch. In a fahys monarch coin silver, double hinged case no. Not running as balance seems to be rubbing on something. Make offer hampden pocket watch 30s 7j mdl3 molly stark sidewind dueber special hunter gf. Strong running hampden 11jewel model1 leverset and pendantwind movement winds and sets smoothly keeps good time,, serial no. This railroad was hampden s best in the 21 jewel 16 size. How to set and wind a railroad grade pocket watch youtube. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. The item hampden pocket watch 6s gf open face rare case superb cond 11j mdl1 runs is in sale since saturday, september 21, 2019. Today, many of the watches made by this company are collector items. Antique pocket watches hampden 19001909 year of manufacture. I dont know of an online resource for hampden watches. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. It is size 16, stem wind, lever set, adjusted to 5 positions and has 21 jewels.
The case houses a white dial with black roman numerals, spade hands, and a seconds subdial at the six oclock position. Leversetting usually requires that the bezel be removed or opened and that a small settinglever be moved in order to place the watch in setting mode. Hampden railway 17j 18s pocket watch liveauctioneers. Lever setting usually requires that the bezel be removed or opened and that a small setting lever be moved in order to place the watch in setting mode. Currently, you have two choices for american watches. A hampden pocket watch is featured in the smithsonians permanent collection of early american watches. This one also has a really nice 14k j boss 25 yr case and a beautiful dial. A few canadian railroad watches please add yours nawcc forums.
This nickel movement carries blue spade pointers and a very fine roman dial. The hampden pocket watch company began its existence as the mozart watch company in 1864. The mozart watch company was originally organized by don j mozart and a group of investors in providence, rhode island in 1864 in october 1867 the company reorganized as the new york watch company and moved to a one story brick plant in springfield, ma. World class antique pocket watch auction, fargo, mn global. Hampden pocket watch john hancock 21 jewel size 18 gold. Made in usa h in flag champion model hampden pocket watch. Heres the correct way to set the time on your leverset watch.
Brief descriptions and list prices of some hampden movements at this time may be seen online in a 530 kb scan of an 1887 catalog supplement. A leverset hampden pocket watch, manufactured circa 1883. Mens vintage elgin national watch co lever set pocket watch 59mm. Get the best deals on hampden lever antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. In october 1867 the company reorganized as the new york watch company and moved to a one story brick plant in springfield. The hampden watch company was known for its high quality watches while it was in business. The gold filled hunting case offers the likeness of a squirrel to front exterior and a bird to back exterior. World class antique pocket watch auction by united country aasness auctioneers is coming to fargo mn. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Hampden the dueber watch co pocket watch 18s 11 jewels runs. Daves watch parts and tools hampden parts movements. Antique hampden pocket watch repair, mechanical hampden. All items sell as is, where is, no guarantees of any kind.
I also have several 92 walthams with can dials, plus hamiltons, and elgins used in canadian service. Create an account or login in order to post a comment. My information comes from the comlete price guide to watches compiled by cooksey shugart. Railroad grade and approved, stem wind and lever set. These minimize friction and subsequent wear on the inner watch mechanism. We offer the best service in the watch material business.
Hampden 12 size pin set mandel dial dueber grand 1899 pocket watch runs lw153. Reflux spirits saddles thermometer for sale collectible. This railroad was hampdens best in the 21 jewel 16 size. Heres the correct way to set the time on your lever set watch. Your watch is a hampden 16 size 17 jewels model 4 lever set from about 1908. Hampdendueber pocket watch with molly stark printed.
Hampden open face antique pocket watches with 17 jewels for. Find the auction date and venue, auction items for sale, and learn how to bid. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hamilton pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. The oneida gf case shows brassing on the unpersonalized shield and on the three horse. Gold filled hunters case 18 size pocketwatch is lever set, stem wind, sports a really nice porcelain dial.
Hampden watch company, springfield, ma, later canton, oh mozart and new york watch companies. Get the best deals on hampden full hunter lever antique pocket watches when you shop the. After 1908, lever setting was generally required for new watches entering service on. In fact, lever setting was a requirement of the general railroad timekeeping standards. This video is focused on antique american pocket watches specifically those that are lever set. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Mechanical pocket watch gold face handwinding classic design present.
Get the best deals on hampden lever antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online. Mar 05, 2012 it is a hampden,grade dueber grand,size 12,17 jewel, lever set,1907 in excelent answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. A few canadian railroad watches please add yours nawcc. Get the best deal for hampden antique pocket watches from the. Not only does it have has 23 jewels, it also has a rare updown wind indicator. View dial, view movement, view caseback, view inside caseback. The term jewel refers to the industrial grade gemstones used as bearings for gears. An 18 size hampden new railway pocket watch with 23 jewels. Welcome to watch crystal warehouse please be sure to scroll down to read our instruction pages on how to measure balance staffs, jewels, and watch crystals before ordering. It is a hampden,grade dueber grand,size 12,17 jewel,lever set,1907 in excelent answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Hampden, while less popular than the other major brands offered many fine pocket watch grades. Hampden full hunter lever antique pocket watches for sale. Fantastic 16s hampden dueber railroad pocket watch. In 18881889, both operations were moved to a dual, attached set of factory buildings in canton.
Make offer 1907 hampden 2 15j lever set full hunter pocket watch running dueber 20yr gf. Nov 15, 20 lever set hunting case pocket watch duration. Setting your antique pocket watch pocket full of time youtube. Permission to contact you by email by providing your email address, you confirm that you are providing consent to glacier farm media lp, on its own behalf and on behalf of its affiliates, and carrying on business through its divisions, to receive emails containing news, updates and promotions, including third party promotions, as well as product andor service information, including that of. Hampden pocket watch 30s 7j mdl3 molly stark sidewind dueber special hunter gf. Buy waltham lever pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Antique hampden champion lever set hinged tilt case pocket watch. Hampden full hunter lever antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Hampden pocket watches for sale northern partners vintage watch repair and sales. Lever setting was a feature of highend often railroadgrade pocket watches that prevented them from being accidentally reset to an incorrect time. Hampden customs services and international tracking provided. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Near mint 15jewel hampden dueber 18s pocket watch 2483875 1908.
Waltham, 23 jewel vanguard, model 1908, made around 1914, 16 size, railroad grade, lever setting, diamond end stones, micrometer regulator, 20 year gold filled screw type case. The case is mint, swirls decorate the outer areas and the entire back cover. Leversetting was a feature of highend often railroadgrade pocket watches that prevented them from being accidentally reset to an incorrect time. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case. A sunk seconds sub dial at the 6 position and roman numeral chapter ring are featured on the dial. Hampden pocket watch if you look carefully, you can see screw marks on the rim of the case around the movement that indicate that this case used to hold a different watch. Dk circa 1908, lever set, adjusted to 5 positions marked, rr gradeapproved by all rail lines in 1908, heres another of hampden s finest. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed to a wristwatch, which is strapped to the wrist they were the most common type of watch from their development in the 16th century until wristwatches became popular after world war i during which a transitional design, trench watches, were used by the military. Hampden lever antique pocket watches for sale ebay. This watch has a gold filled case with an engraved, floral design throughout with a stag head to one side, and a personal engraving to the other. I have a hampdendueber gold pocket watch with the name molly stark is printed on the works.
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