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pw-collector
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Hampden Watch Co.
1877-1888 Springfield, Mass.
1889-1930 Canton, Ohio
Serial No. 3775784
Mfg. 1922
12 size
17 jewel
Grade No. 307
Dial marked: DUEBER HAMPTON
10K gold filed Dueber case
Thanks for looking,
Dave
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Nice, very unusual hands.
Thanks Kerry for the appreciation.
Dave
Thanks thisoldwatch for the comment and appreciation.
I think I have heard these types of hands described as, open diamond type.
Dave
Thanks Kevin for the appreciation.
Dave
New Haven used this style of hands alot in wristwatches of the 20's and 30's
Thanks blunderbluss2 for the appreciation.
Dave
Thanks mustangtony for the appreciation.
Dave
pw- I am extremely under-educated on pocket watches - what exactly is meant by the difference in jewel movements?
mustangtony,
Jewels in a watch are bearings made of a diamonds, sapphires, rubies, & garnets. the diamond is the hardest but is seldom used except for cap jewels. The sapphire is the next in hardness and is the most commonly used because of its fine texture. Garnets are softer than sapphires & rubies.
Most American watches have either 7, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, or 23 jewels. Most Hamilton military watches are 22 jewels. There are also 24, 25 & 26 jeweled watches.
The greater the jewel count the higher the quality of the movement.
I'm not an expert by any means, just love collecting them.
Watches described as "dollar watches" are inexpensive and are not jeweled movements.
Hope this helps,
Dave
pw - thanks very much for the education. No matter old I get I still love to learn new things. I can surely see why you love collecting them, all your watches are beautiful pieces.
Thanks BELLIN68 for the appreciation.
Dave
oops, think I just "loved it" again.