Internet Horology Club 185
Hampden - What is it?

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April 04, 2013, 14:24
Dave Turner
Hampden - What is it?
Just bought this Hampden and hoping for the best, but who knows?
Anyway, since it won't arrive for a few days does anyone care to guess what it is? No serial number available or picture of the movement.
I'm guessing it's a 12s 21J John Hancock??!! (based on the double sunk dial and the hands)
I will give you an update when I get it.




Dave Turner
April 04, 2013, 16:21
Peter Kaszubski
by looking at those hands is not size 12 but
I'm not expert just jack of all trades
April 05, 2013, 07:07
Jim Bielefeldt
If its a guessing game, based on the size of the seconds sub dial I would say its a 12s. Most likely a 17j dueber grand. Based on the dial alone I would also guess that the movement is one that the winding and ratchet wheels are not exposed.
April 05, 2013, 14:51
Richard M. Jones
Hmmmmmm OK I will go for a Dueber Grand and I have seen those hands in 12 size and to my recollection they were on a Dueber Grand. x


Deacon
April 08, 2013, 16:31
Dave Turner
Looks like the winner is Jim and Deacon.
It's a 17j 12s Dueber Grand - pendant set OF. Not the John Hancock I was hoping for. But it runs!




Dave Turner
April 08, 2013, 18:21
Donald Trumble
That's one beautiful watch Dave, congratulations to you!

Don
April 08, 2013, 18:32
Richard M. Jones
Dave that looks to be a very nice movement.


Deacon
April 08, 2013, 18:38
Dave Turner
Thanks guys, The case is nothing to write home about. It's a Gibraltar with a lot of brassing, but shines up with a little polish. What attracted me to it was the hands and the double sunk dial.


Dave Turner