September 04, 2011, 19:54
Bud MellessWhat size is this Hampden please?
Hello;
Can anyone tell me what size this Hampden movement is?
I bought it recently and the seller says the case diameter is 2 1/16" I thought it may be a 16s but not 100% sure.
Can someone tell me by the serial number? Serial # 450485
Also, the jewel count?
Thanks for any help.
Bud
September 04, 2011, 20:04
Jared BrinkerBud-
From the picture there, it is an 18s 15 jewel. Don't have a hampden reference book, but definately an 18 size movement. maybe he meant to put 2 1/16"
Jared
September 04, 2011, 20:05
Bud MellessHe did indeed put 2 1/16 Jared. That was my error. Sorry about that and thank you for the size verification.
I was beginning to think it was a 16. Not that a 16 would be bad, it's just that I like 18s better.
May I know how you know this is an 18? Not questioning you understand, I just want to learn from where this information can be found.
Bud
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..... maybe he meant to put 2 1/16"
September 04, 2011, 20:28
Jared BrinkerBud-
It is as much anything reading and memory. If you have one of the complete price guide books, take a gander at the few pages towards the back of each companies section. They have pictures of the different models for a lot of the main companies. It is a very good reference to look at for checking these things out.
Jared
September 04, 2011, 20:57
Jim BielefeldtI took a look someplace and supposedly its 11 jewels.
September 04, 2011, 22:24
Bud MellessThanks Jared; I do have that book (2011 edition)and will take a look to find what you're talking about.
Bud
quote:
If you have one of the complete price guide books, take a gander at the few pages towards the back of each companies section.
September 04, 2011, 22:25
Bud MellessThanks Jim.
Bud
quote:
I took a look someplace and supposedly its 11 jewels.
September 04, 2011, 22:44
William D. WhiteBud,
It's size "large". :0)
William
September 05, 2011, 01:23
David A. VasarabHello,
It is a size 18 with 11 jewels grade 31. Made in approximately 1887.
Dave
September 05, 2011, 09:10
John W. ClarkOther "things" that may help you with 18s are the style of the balance cock, the position and type of regulator and the barrel bridge placement and style........nice watch by the way.....
Regards, John
September 05, 2011, 09:46
Mike HodgeBud, I was a bidder on that watch (hoping to "steal it"). Nice buy!