Here is a set of watch plates I came across. Unsure of the maker. This is all I have. The balance cock numbers do not match the plates. Says 21 jewel Safety Pinion Adjusted serial number1648911 Any Comments

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It is an 18s Hampden.

There are 2 members of this site that I'm aware of that have the last name Jones and first initial R.
Richard "Deacon" Jones is a Hampden guy, also Robert V. Jones.

It appears to be an 18sz, 21J, Open Face, "Dueber Watch Co." Grade, Model 3, L/S, from 1902.

Too bad the balance cock doesn't match, but if I were a Rob or Deacon I would be all over it !!

regards,
bb

Thanks for the reply's. yes Buster i dug and dug trying to find the proper balance cock.but that is all i could come up with.never could figure why watch makers in the past would completely disassemble watches like this Thanks again Wayne

Taking the movements down for parts cost less in time and money than ordering new parts. First time a major part was used for a retail repair they realized more than the parts watch value and thereby justified parting out the watch.

Now, think about this, the cars most of us drive every day could actually be broken up and sold off in parts and the what is left scrapped for a considerably greater total than the value of the whole car.

Don

Wayne, that is a treasure trove of bits, pieces, good jewels, screws and not the least of which include a mated Center Wheel and Cannon Pinion. PARTS PLUS! As some of us know all too well, Hampden (AND Hamilton!) Cannon pinions are notoriously messy and fragile to deal with if loose, all-too-often leaving us hunting for a new Pinion/wheel pair.

So . . . you have a good parts resource.

Thank you Don And David. yes Don when you explain it that way it make perfect since.Thanks for your reply.And David i still have not had time to work on that fake 1857 Waltham you helped me on. thanks again for that. Wayne

Wow! An "R. Jones" Hampden and marked Special! Probably a very valuable watch but if you want to part with it let me know. Thanks to Buster for the heads up. I do have a Deacon watch so a R. Jones would be a nice addition.

Deacon I would like for you to have this part of a watch. you are always good about helping people on this board. if you would give me your address i will get it out to ya Wayne

Way to go Wayne!

Class act Wayne!!

Wayne I thank you very much. Address: Richard Jones 1206 Pine Road Omaha Nebraska 68144. I will see if it can be running again.

Deacon I will get it out tomorrow. I wanted to make sure it was a Hampden. i knew you collected that brand so i am glad its going to a good home. Wayne

Deacon, sorry I missed the obvious. Please give me a call on this.

Cool I have been searching my whole life for a R Jones watch. Never seen one I have had plenty of Jones watches and even got T Jones one for my son. Thanks for showing it now I need to find another.

Hat's off to Wayne for doing such a nice thing for Deacon!!Can't wait to see that one up and running, the good thing is, parts shouldn't be too hard to come by....Ted.

Wayne I have been somewhat frustrated because I am recovering from some surgery and now need a new hip. I am really excited to get the watch and when I get it up and going will post pictures for all. So------if I put my Deacon watch next to the R Jones watch would I have a Deacon Jones watch? If I put your watch in a Dueber Special marked case I could have a Deacon Jones Special timepiece! If I keep thinking like that my kids will put me in the home for sure! Interestingly, at least for me, my oldest boy is an Electrician and does appreciate my pocket watches. I made a point of presenting him with a very nice Hampden Menlo Park model when he finished his electricians apprenticeship. His younger brother has a degree in animal science and is a dog lover so the best I could do was an 18 size John Hancock with a fine retriever engraved hunting case. Many thanks again and what a fine club we have.

Deacon sounds like you have a couple of good sons. The Electrical field is good to get into I am a retired IBEW electrician.the one that has a degree in Animal science is also a good one to ge into Sorry to hear bout your hip. Hope that turns out Ok. sounds like you have good plans for the watch :-)You should get the watch soon. It was mailed out Monday Wayne