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Not running as balance seems to be rubbing on something. Dueber hampden model 307 pocket watch may 02, 2008. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial. Get the best deals on hampden antique pocket watches with 15 jewels when you shop the largest online selection at. Developing innovative watch designs since the late 19th century, hampden pocket watches honored the traditions of american time telling while also celebrating innovation. Use this table to look up the serial number of your hampden pocket watch and hence the year of manufacture. Dueber special pocket watch serial numbers download 7984cf4209 our catalog. Hampden antique pocket watches with 7 jewels for sale ebay. The predecessor of the hampden watch company, the mozart watch company, was formed by don j.

Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. The back of watch has 2 covers to get the the movements. The item antique hampden gold fill pocket watch sn 988531 ca. My grandfather passed away and when we opened his safe we found a pocket watch and i have spent 4 hours looking for information on it and i am still at a loss. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Watch features a white porcelain face and inset seconds dial. I dont know of an online resource for hampden watches. In order to remain in business, dueber bought the hampden watch co. Hi there, i have tried looking for this exact watch in the completed listings and on the internet, but am having trouble pinpointing the value. I was interested to note that the inside back cover doesnt have some of the usual markings im familiar with for gold cases, so the case might not 14k, and might be newer than 1924 though the movement inside could be older.

In 1931, the first state watch factory produced pocket watches that were presented at a ceremonial meeting. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch. Opening the case of a hampden or dueberhampden pocket watch for repair is a simple process that can be completed in one to two minutes. Below is a picture of the serial number on the pocket watch case. Here you will find our selection of vintage and antique mechanical pocketwatches for sale, including exceptional manufacturers such as. We offer the best service in the watch material business. Hampden antique pocket watches with 15 jewels for sale ebay. A hampden pocket watch is featured in the smithsonians permanent collection of early american watches. Hampden pocket watch 30s 7j mdl3 molly stark sidewind dueber special hunter gf. Antique 1909 hampden gold pocket watch, elegant feminine engraved hampden gold pocket watch with chain and display container happymemories4you 5 out of 5. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed. When looking for the number on your watch you should be looking at the serial number on the movement, not the case.

My information comes from the comlete price guide to watches compiled by cooksey shugart. Alan garratt, who has completed his many years of compiling information about the dueberhampden watch works and what happened after the factory closed in canton, ohio and moved operations to the soviet union. Hampdendueber pocket watch with molly stark printed. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton. The dueberhampden watch company was an american watch manufacturing company. In 1886, dueber, who had been making cases for the hampden watch company, purchased a controlling interest in the company. Create an account or login in order to post a comment. The case has a design on the outside depicting a buck on one side, and a church on the other, with some of the designs etched in. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. Hampden solid gold antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Taking the name of the hampden watch company in 1877, its founders, donald mozart and samuel rice, had actually been designing watch works since the previous decade.

New listing antique hampden pocket watch 16s william mckinley 21 jewel adj 5p gjs usa runs. Although unadjusted, these are nice, nickel movements with blued screws and a teske regulator the arm. Dueber brought the dueber watch case company and hampden watch co. Hi everyone, this is my first time on site, hoping someone can tell me something about a pocket watch i picked up at estate sale ser no. The history of the people and places that involved with this brand. Dueberhampden molly stark gold filled pocket watch. For fast and efficient service, send your next parts order to casker. Hampden 16 size 17 jewels pocket watch william mckinley 4th movement duration.

Get the best deal for hampden antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Howard elgin national hamilton hampden illinois other pocket watches rockford south bend. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Casker is a leading supplier of hampden and other brand pocket watch parts to professional horologists. The pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement.

All jewelry all newly listed all pocket watches all wrist watches american waltham ball e. Guaranteed 20 years 9605869 philadelphia watch case co. My house was broke into and my grandfathers antique hampden railroad 14k gold pocket watch was taken. Today, many of the watches made by this company are collector items. Please help id a hampden pocket watch the ebay community.

Antique hampden pocket watch repair, mechanical hampden. Some hampden pocket watches were wound in the rear of the watch by the use of a small key later models were wound by simply. Vintage hampden 14k gold scalloped case pocket watch. How to open hampden pocket watches our everyday life. Though not particularly valuable, hampden pocket watches are attractive timepieces that can be easily restored to preserve your own slice of the early 20th century. Beautiful yellow gf case stunning dialln movement rr gradeapproved checked and timed very well preserved hampden. Hampden pocket watches were made in several configurations and grades from openfaced models with its case designed for instant viewing, or hunters cased models the type with its dial hidden under its case cover. Offered is a hampden pocket watch with chain on jun 02, 20. Hampden produced some very fine quality watches, and introduced the first 16 size, 23 jewel movement made in america. We carry all available brands of current and discontinued watch material including crystals.

Hampden pocket watch jun 02, 20 scheerer mcculloch. Dueber founded the dueber watch case company in cincinnati, ohio to manufacture cases for fine watches. Dueber watch company is an american owned brand featuring highquality pocket watches. The face features black roman numeral indexes, and a sunken second subdial at six oclock on a white dial that. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. Buy hampden pocket watches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. On these pages, weve provided short howto articles in an attempt to answer a few of the most common questions and help you to learn more about the proper care and handling of your vintage pocket watch. If you collect hampden watches, youll appreciate knowing more about the company history. Make offer 15j 18s hampden dueber ls gold f hunter case pocket watch ej faust allentown pa 1897 hampden, dueber watch co. Its in the family but no one knows anything about it or even if its real gold because we dont know what to look for so any info would be much appreciated. 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. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value. Mudder classic silver steel mens pocket watch with chain belt.

The inside of the inside cover says dueber warranted 20 years. Thats a really worn case, though its still very pretty. Chapter 149 pocket watch data base research this webpage is designed to enable the user to rapidly access movement characteristics of 4 different american pocket watch manufacturers that are no longer in business, by serial number query entry. Nawcc chapter 149 early american watch club data base. Hampden watch company the hampden watch company originated in springfield, massachusetts in 1887 and later moved to canton, ohio in 1889.

Gorgeous old vintage hampden watch co railroad pocket watch 17 jewels works. This pocket watch features a gold filled case and gold filled fob. Dueberhampden by 1900, the company employed more than 3,000 people, helping to make canton the watch making capital of the world. Hampden watch company, springfield, ma, later canton, oh mozart and new york watch companies. We also feature pocket watch glass display domes, and pocket watch chains. About this time an antitrust law was passed and the watch case manufacturers formed a boycott against duebers company.

Dueber watch co watches are made using swiss made movement and steel cases. The dueber watch co swiss mechanical working molly stark dueberhampden railway pocket watch. I am pleased to post a link to a publication from a friend and dedicated researcher, mr. Hampden pocket watch john hancock 21 jewel size 18 gold filled case serviced duration. Mb folks, its always a pleasure when a nice hampden like this comes in. The hampden watch company was known for its high quality watches while it was in business. Daves watch parts and tools hampden parts movements. Hampden dueber watch company production dates by serial number. Elaborately engraved 14k yellow gold scalloped case. Founded in springfield, massachusetts, the hampden watch company manufactured fine pocket watches from 1877 until the company was sold and relocated to russia in 1927. After many failures this company was reorganized and the name changed to the new york watch. Hampden 14k yellow gold scalloped case vintage pocket watch manual winding. What is the value of my hampden pocket watch with 17. Having had a chance to check out dueber hampden movement serial number 1075087 at henry burgells interactive hampden serial number lookup table, it can be seen to be an 18size, 15jewel, huntingcase, dueber watch co.