Welcome Chris!Good to have another Hampden collector on board!...Ted.

Thanks, Ted. I'm working my way through the many Hampden threads and getting some excellent information. My main focus up until now has been Hamiltons, but the Hampdens have really captured my imagination recently. The company has a fascinating history and their watches are easily on par with anything Hamilton ever made.

You're right about that Chris.You've probably noticed that the 18s Hamiltons are pretty much based on Hampden's design.I too have a few Hamiltons ( 992L,940, 936, 978),but they have gotten so expensive today, that I gave up on trying to get any more.I have been collecting Hampdens all my life, they still aren't that much appreciated, but they are great watches, and the cost isn't as bad as the others.It would be nice to have some kind of Hampden site or club!

Robert,
Here is a picture of another "scarce and not so scarce" Hampden, 21 jewel watch for your records.
Mike

I have a new one to add to the list:16S 21J Wm. McKinley, 2466951, ON4L: marked double roller, adjusted 5 positions.Thanks, Ted.

Like to add Model 105 adj.5 pos.21 jewels double roller s/n 3305582 in Dueber case.I think Lindell has one with s/n 3305579.I believe these two to be 'kissing cousins'for sure. Regards Roger

I would like to add my 16 size 23 jewel Hampdens to the list: [LIST] 1. Special Railway movmt. #1091862 2. Special Railway movmt. #1091863 3. SR movmt #1377104 4. SR movmt. #1482172 5. SR movmt. # 1899555 6. 104 movmt. #2801022 7. 104 movmt. #3278858 8. 104 movmt. #3303370 9. 104 movmt. #3303410 10. 104 movmt. #3322294 11. Special Railway movmt. #3327329 12. Special Railway movmt. #3451052 13. Special Railway movmt. #3451127

Hi Bob,

Mine is as follows;

W M McKinley
Serial: 1588219
HN4L 21 jewel Adjusted

Have one to add.

Open Face
21 Jewels
No. 555
Ser # 3697312

Love this watch. Didn't know much about it however I did see someone had one on Bay for over a grand. Oh well mine is in better shape and asking 1/3 less. I will hate to see this go but I figure it should be in the care of someone that can adore it more then I. So I better add this Ser# before it sales incase they don't add it.

If it don't sale I will keep it and hand it down to my Son.

Robert on the 21j model 5 Ohioan hunter, reported and exists if you need the serial number please let me know.

Hampden 16s McKinley hunter 21 jewel lever set with serial number 1,580,003

Picked up a Hampden adjp 16s 21j model 4 grade 105 which should be a low production also.

Wm McKinley #2141386
21j
16ON4L adj 5 positions