Internet Horology Club 185
This one is about as good as it gets!

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February 16, 2008, 13:10
Lindell V. Riddle
This one is about as good as it gets!

This one is about as good as it gets!

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What do you think of it and how much might it sell for?


February 16, 2008, 13:24
David Abbe
It belongs in a Jewelry store. A beautiful 11 Jewel, "Show" model Hampden.
February 16, 2008, 17:29
Donald Trumble
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
February 17, 2008, 10:20
Edward L. Parsons, Jr.
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
February 18, 2008, 19:14
Lindell V. Riddle

Good Golly Miss Molly! Eek

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Three Thousand, Eight Hundred and Thirty Dollars!

Wink
February 18, 2008, 20:31
Donald Trumble
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
February 18, 2008, 23:07
Duane Pullen
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.
February 20, 2008, 14:41
Lindell V. Riddle

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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February 20, 2008, 15:33
Tom Brown
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.