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Show us your Hampdens

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September 21, 2009, 16:02
Richard M. Jones
Show us your Hampdens
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Deacon
September 21, 2009, 16:02
Richard M. Jones
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Deacon
September 21, 2009, 16:06
Richard M. Jones
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Deacon
September 21, 2009, 17:24
Tom Brown
Deacon

I know you haven't posted your comments yet, but I saw the MF Robinson & thought I would let you know if you are interested;
1900 census Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
Marcus F. Robinson white male birth July 1834 Massachusetts, listed as a jeweler
Mary A. Robinson spouse Dec 1848
Grace E. daughter Apr 1867
William AH son Dec 1869
Grace D daughter-in-law Sep 1871
William F. grandson July 1898

Marcus is the only one listed with an occupation.

Sorry to but in.

Tom
September 21, 2009, 19:14
Richard M. Jones
Thanks Tom, I am partial to the Robinson watch because as a child I lived in Springfield and the Hampden was made there. Oh yes, almost forgot, Springfield is located in Hampden County.


Deacon
September 21, 2009, 20:18
David Abbe
Deacon, That M.F. Robinson is exceptionally nice. It shows the "heyday" of the Springfield Hampdens. As for the Model 4 Jeweled motor, I discussed some of the technicalities of these in a earlier thing at;

https://ihc185.infopop.cc/eve/f...469104152/m/3401061713

In short, the Model 4 jeweled motor is to me something that some extraordinarily good watch designer got by the "design minefield" laid by Mr. Dueber in his fight to knock out competitive sounding movements to sell cases.
September 22, 2009, 15:48
Richard M. Jones
Dave, I looked at your earlier Hampden post and WOW! I think John Dueber was dead by the time the model 5 Railway came out. He was not a watch maker and he seems to have been a good case maker and a somewhat reserved and self made man. He certainly had some reason to be a hard competitor.


Deacon
September 22, 2009, 16:20
Jerry King
Deacon, you have a fine collection of Hampden's and I waiting with bated breath on your commentary for each....

Thanks for showing us the Hampdens....

Regards,
Jerry
September 22, 2009, 21:49
Theodore J. Brown Sr.
Nice Hampdens, Deacon.That Robinson is a real gem.I have no "Springfield" watches yet.I live only an hour away from Springfield Mass., so I'm ashamed of myself for not having at least one.How did you end up out there, after being a kid in Mass?That 104 is a work of art!...Regards, Ted .
November 18, 2009, 12:36
Tony Dukes
Recent pick up--Hampden -18 size--The Dueber Watch Co.


November 18, 2009, 12:38
Tony Dukes
Hampden-The Dueber Watch Co.--#720157--gilt mvm


November 18, 2009, 14:24
Buster Beck
Hey~ I had a Hampden one time, [ on-line sale with bad pictures, guy called it a Hamilton] Mad
Then I found out that USSR bought out Hampden in the 30's, and as the Russians say, "Ne Kulturney", so I didn't want no more Eek
I post this to jab a good friend who is a big Hampden collector~ perhaps he will read it Roll Eyes
Hey some really nice looking watches guys, thanks for showing them! Hampden was a leader in the watch circles and brought many "firsts" to the trade that many manufacturers copied[which would be the height of flattery] Big Grin Big Grin
regards,
bb
March 30, 2010, 11:05
Tony Dukes
Recent pickup. Hampden Dueber-18 size-15 jewels-serial number-665941


March 30, 2010, 11:07
Tony Dukes
Dueber dial on 665941


March 30, 2010, 11:59
Michael Fenton
My Dueber Watch Co. and No. 310




March 30, 2010, 13:16
Roland Glenn
1880-82 Model 1 from Springfield. When it comes to the 18s movements I'm partial to the early ones before Duber moved the show to Canton. This movement is an 11j key wind in a Keystone coin triple hinge case with a nice beveled glass crystal.

When it comes to the 16s I'm into the 1900's McKinelys 17-21j.

Roland.




R. Glenn
March 30, 2010, 13:20
Roland Glenn
A 1000 were made in this run year. Much more over the total grade run, so parts are around even though it's a key wind. This images doesn't allow all the blued screws to show, but against the gilt they look very nice.

Roland.




R. Glenn
April 06, 2010, 12:33
Claude Griffith
Will have to post some pictures but I picked up another Hampden 16s 21j Wm McKinley from ebay. This one is the 3/4 plate finger version and from the Hampden serial number look up table only 7,550 were made of this version, 21j LS adj5p made in 1918. Not a bad find for just a tad over $100, hairline free DS gothic 5 min marker dial in a fancy Star nickel case.
April 07, 2010, 12:08
C. Keith Johnson
Seldom seen 23j New Railway HUNTER 1895. 700 production, how many exist??


April 07, 2010, 12:12
C. Keith Johnson
Dial on 18sz serial # 1056425 New Railway Hunter


April 07, 2010, 12:23
Chris Hughes
Very nice! I just picked up a New Railway 23j in the more common open face configuration.
July 16, 2010, 10:09
Tony Dukes
My latest Hampden-fishscale pattern made for the W. J. Johnston Co. in Pittsburgh--sn-3129743--16 size


July 16, 2010, 10:10
Tony Dukes
Dial for Hampden fishscale movement made for the W.J. Johnston Co. in Pittsburgh


June 06, 2011, 17:12
Tony Dukes
Recent Hampden Private Label-The Compound
Gilt movement-15J-Grade 49--sn 783557


June 15, 2011, 00:17
Chris Hughes
That Compound is a nice find. I almost bid on it myself. I'm glad someone here snagged it.
June 15, 2011, 09:59
Tony Dukes
Thanks Chris. I wonder if anyone has any info on what the Compound stood for.
Tony
December 09, 2011, 09:26
Alan F. Garratt
Hello!

I am new to this forum and wanted to post one of my Hampden watches by way of an introduction.
I'm fascinated by all Hampden watches and love to find out more & more. I stumbled upon this forum by chance and look forward to learning and hopefully participating.

Alan (Garratt)


December 09, 2011, 11:38
Ethan Lipsig
I only have two Hampdens, a 12-size Paul Revere and the 6-size series I, shown below. The movement won't send your hearts racing, but the case is pretty nice.


December 09, 2011, 11:39
Ethan Lipsig
It is in a 14k 3-color gold case.


December 09, 2011, 11:41
Ethan Lipsig
With a nice pair of birds and a little diamond on one cover. (The case is unsigned as far as I can see.)


April 02, 2012, 13:06
Tony Dukes
My most recent find. Hampden hunter 18 size railway-serial number 647045. Serviced by Chris Abell.


July 08, 2012, 17:03
Tony Dukes
John C. Dueber Special--sn 964852-18s-Hunter


September 01, 2012, 19:16
Dave Turner
Here's my first Hampden. 18s 15J Grade 36 Model 2 Woolworth

The case is almost perfect, no brassing, NAWCO 20 year. Shows a little discoloration on the bow. Last serviced June, 1931, but it does not run. The balance wheel is pegged to one side. Would that indicate the roller jewel is outside the pallet fork? Appears to be wound tight, but sets okay.




Dave Turner