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This one is about as good as it gets! CLICK FOR: RARE MUSEUM QUALITY MASSIVE 14K OF HAMPDEN POCKET WATCH What do you think of it and how much might it sell for?  | ||
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It belongs in a Jewelry store. A beautiful 11 Jewel, "Show" model Hampden. | |||
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I agree David, that watch looks like it never left the store. A real time capsule from the 1880s that is in spectacular condition. Hard to believe a solid gold case can have so little wear on it. Very beautiful. Don | |||
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Beautiful example Lin. I'll say $2000 for the case, $300 for the movement, hands and dial. So ~$2300 is my guess. Best Regards, Ed | |||
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Good Golly Miss Molly!  CLICK FOR: RARE MUSEUM QUALITY MASSIVE 14K OF HAMPDEN POCKET WATCH Three Thousand, Eight Hundred and Thirty Dollars!  | |||
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Well said Lindell, good golly! I agree, the case is as good as it gets. That is a fantastic watch that brought a fantastic price, congratulations to both buyer and seller. I'm keeping the pictures on my hard drive, they are beautiful. Don | |||
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I tried finding this one in the 2008 Complete Guide to Watches. Could someone point out the exact page number/item I should reference as I didn't see a Gem of Genesee model listed. Thanks. | ||||
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Welcome Duane! I don't think you'll find it shown in the watch guide, or anywhere else for that matter. Some private labels are literally one-of-a-kind items, this one may be just that and perhaps we may never know the whole story. When I first saw it I wondered if the "The Gem of Genesee" referred to Genesee County in Western New York State. No matter, the condition is "as good as it gets" and I agree with Don on congratulations! Any other ideas as to "The Gem of Genesee" origins? Lindell | |||
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This is just a thought, I notice there is a Genesee Street in Sprinfield Ma., from what little I know of Hampden didn't they start in Springfield? Any chance their factory was located on Genesee St.? Just a wild guess. | |||
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