The Hampden Dueber Grand 17J Pocket Watch is a classic timepiece with an engraved Keystone case, featuring a silver color and a white dial. Made in the United States by the reputable brand Hampden, this unisex watch has a mechanical manual movement with 17 jewels for precision and reliability. With its intricate design and historical significance, this pocket watch is sure to be a standout addition to any watch collection.
The 1879 Elgin Key Wind Hunter Coin Silver Case Pocket Watch is a classic timepiece for men featuring a silver case and a white dial. With a key wind movement, this pocket watch from the late 19th century is a timeless piece of history. The Elgin brand ensures quality craftsmanship and a precise timekeeping experience. Perfect for collectors or those looking to add a touch of vintage charm to their ensemble.
Rare running 1888 Cheshire pocket watch. 3/4 plate 4 jewel movement grade 25 series 3, manufactured in Cheshire Conn. Open face hinged nickel case in good condition only minor scratches and dings due to age and use. The dial hands and crystal are nice, minor scratches on crystal. There is some tarnish and patina to this watch. See photos for condition details. The watch winds smooth and the lever set time set works. The watch keeps time but has not been checked for precision of timekeeping.
Small cracks on dial. We strive to take the best photos possible of the items for you to evaluate the condition for yourself. We aim to mark any major damage in the listing or in the photos. We constantly are adding a wide variety of different items.
VINTAGE 1970s MAJESTIME 17 JEWEL POCKET WATCH FULL HUNTER, GOLD PLATED, WITH CHAIN AND FOB KNIFE. A complete Majestime hunter case set in outstanding condition: watch, gold plated Albert chain, and folding fob knife. The watch winds smoothly and runs. WATCH Brand: Majestime Era: 1970s Movement: 17 jewels, mechanical manual wind, shock protected (Incabloc type). Case: gold plated, full hunter with hinged front lid Lid: engraved floral and scroll motif, engine turned center, vacant monogram cartouche Dial: ivory, black Roman numerals, marked “17 JEWELS SHOCKPROTECTED” Hands: blackened filigree hour and minute, center sweep seconds Diameter: 47mm. CHAIN Gold plated curb link with swivel clasp Complete, no stretched or repaired links. FOB KNIFE Folding pen knife, attaches to the chain swivel by spring ring, fully removable Handle: gold plated, engine turned finish Blades: 2, larger spear blade plus smaller pen blade. CONDITION: MINT, RUNNING Winds smoothly, runs, sweep second hand ticking No dents, dings, or bends to the case No plating loss, no brassing at the high points Crystal clear, no chips, cracks, or scratches Dial clean and unmarked, no spotting or hairlines Lid snaps shut and stays shut Chain complete and sound. Movement wound down for transit. Questions welcome, happy to send more photos.
Currently running and keeping time for the past 24hrs. Watch is running, but like all preowned vintage watches, I recommend cleaning and servicing to ensure proper running condition. I have not had this watch serviced nor do I have any service records for it. Size 16 with a hand-wind 7 jewel movement. Serial #6273724 dates production to approx. Has a gold filled J Boss 15 years hunt case. No dings or dents. Wear to the engraving due to age/carry/cleaning/storage. Fancy dial with gold enamel and gold hour and minute hands. Take a close look at all the photos provided and use these as part of the description. Check-out my other listings. ” “We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as’gifts’ – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
1883 ELGIN COIN SILVER 18s POCKET WATCH KEY WIND & KEY SET CASE WITH CHAIN RUNS. 1883 ELGIN COIN SILVER 18s POCKET WATCH KEY WIND & KEY SET CASE CHAIN RUNS. NEARLY 145 YEARS OLD AND STILL TICKING. These vintage watches are getting tough to find, especially in this nice condition, a very nice collectible watch for a very SPECIAL person!!! These watches will last for years to come. IRCA 1883, ELGIN NATL WATCH CO. 7JEWELS, GILT MOVEMENT, KEY WIND, AND KEY SET. NOTE: KEY IS INCLUDED, IT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL KEY IT WORKS FINE FOR THE WINDING BUT YOU HAVE TO BE CAREFULL WHEN SETTING TIME KEY DOES NOT GO IN THE SQUARE STEM ALL THE WAY. OPEN FACE MOVEMENT, THIS MOVEMENT IS CONFIGURATION ADAPTABLE IT COULD BE CHANGE BETWEEN OPENFACE AND HUNTING CONFIGURATION. MOVEMENT IS HALLMARKED: 1012426, ELGIN NATL WATCH CO. THIS FINE RUNNING MOVEMENT NEEDS A FULL SERVICE TO MAINTAIN THE RUNNING CONDITION, OILING, CLEANING. TIMING, AT TIME OF LISTING THE WATCH WAS WOUND AND THE MOVEMENT RAN FOR OVER 24 HOURS DID NOT CHECKED FOR ACCURACY, NONETHELESS IT RAN FAIRLY ACCURATE. CASE; COIN SILVER HINGED BACK AND HINGED BEZEL IN NICE CONDITION WITH GENTLE WEAR FROM USE AND AGE, SOME MINOR DINGS IN BACK COVER (SEE PHOTOS). WARRANTED, TRADE MARK, COIN SILVER, 4673. (SEE CLOSE UP PHOTOS). CRYSTAL; BEVELLED GLASS CLEAR WITH SOME SCRATCHES FROM AGE AND USE. DIAL: WHITE COLOR EXCELLENT CONDITION. HALLMARKED: ELGIN NAT’L WATCH CO. IS NEAR PERFECT CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS). Great old-time piece, good as “Show pieces” of what the Gents would carry in the LATE 1870′S. Rare watches are being bought by Collectors and they don’t sell them. From the American Horology Archive. Elgin National Watch Co. Movement Serial Number: 1012426. Estimated Production Year: 1883. Run Quantity: 50,000. Grade/Model Run: 3 of 6. Grade/Model Total Production: 277,000. Run ID: 658.7G3.18S473.181M381. Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List. 1904 Elgin Serial List. 1915 Elgin Serial List. 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List. Database Version: v52.992. Vintage watches are completely mechanical and their time keeping accuracy can be affected by many things including position changes, temperature, internal cleanliness, lubrication, magnetism, and maintenance. This is your chance to add a nice collectible watch and a piece of American History to your collection. Good Luck and Thanks!! I’ll let the pictures tell the rest of the story. As additional visual descriptions, they take precedence over any and all of the written descriptions. They are very clear and should leave no doubt as to the condition of this watch. In most cases you are the expert also, so please judge these pictures for yourself. ==== PLEASE SEE ALL PICTURES We are NOT watch experts by any means, so please ask questions, or kindly let us know if we’ve left anything out of importance. Brief History: Elgin Watch Company Including Serial Numbers and Production Dates. The Elgin Watch Company (also known as the Elgin National Watch Company) was the largest US watch company in terms of production. In fact, Elgin produced approximately one-half of the total number of higher-quality pocket watches manufactured in the United States. Total production over their 100 years of operation reached 60 million watches! The company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois as the National Watch Company, and some of the organizers were J. Currier, Otis Hoyt, and Charles H. Mason, with financial backing from former Chicago Mayor Benjamin W. The factory for the National watch company was completed in 1866, and the first movement produced was an 18-size B. In 1874, the company officially changed their name to the Elgin National Watch Company, and that name remained until they stopped producing watches in the early’60′s. Elgin was not known for making the highest quality watches, though some of their higher grades were exquisitely made timepieces. Together with Waltham Watch Company, they dominated the huge market for mid-grade watches. Elgin watches remain extremely popular with collectors today because they are plentiful, can be obtained at reasonable prices, and can be relatively easily repaired due to the large number of watches and parts available. Throughout their history, the Elgin National Watch Company was known for Horological innovations. In 1958, they introduced the “Dura Balance, ” an ingenious design for a free-sprung balance (no regulator pins) which used spiral balance arms and small weights to govern the moment of inertia of the balance. They also produced the only American-made automatic wristwatch movements: grades 607, 618, 760, and 761. These movements featured bi-directional, full-rotor winding, and had two automatic winding gear ratios, which were automatically engaged as the mainspring tension increased. The contributions of the Elgin National Watch Company to American Horological industry cannot be overstated. Many Elgin watches that were made over 100 years ago are still providing reliable and accurate daily service to their proud owners. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Track Page Views With.
Hampden 18 Size Lafayette with gold jewel settings and gold balance screws. Watch has been rebuilt and it runs decent, testing at -18 seconds per day. Watch may need further work or servicing. The dial is in great shape, and the watch features crisp and bold blue steel hands. The case is a heavy and massive silver (silverode) case in decent condition. Case has not been cleaned extensively, but it has had a fresh NOS glass crystal installed.
Offered for sale is a beautiful antique American Waltham Watch Co. Pocket watch dating to 1907, housed in a quality Keystone J. Boss 20 Year Gold Filled case. This watch features a 15-jewel mechanical movement that winds and runs when wound. While it has not been extensively tested for accuracy or power reserve, the movement appears clean and well cared for. The gold-filled Keystone case displays attractive engine-turned engraving with floral detailing on both sides, giving the watch outstanding vintage character. The white porcelain dial presents nicely, complemented by classic blue steel hands. Measuring approximately 35 mm in diameter (excluding the crown and bow) and weighing 38.2 grams, this is a desirable 0 Size Waltham that displays exceptionally well in a collection. Whether you’re adding to a Waltham collection, looking for a quality antique American pocket watch, or searching for an attractive display piece, this is a wonderful example with excellent eye appeal. This antique pocket watch is in very good vintage condition for its age and presents beautifully overall. It winds and runs when wound but has not been extensively tested for long-term accuracy, timekeeping, or power reserve. Boss 20 Year Gold Filled case retains attractive color with crisp engine-turned engraving and decorative floral details. The exterior shows honest signs of age and use, including light scratches, small nicks, and minor dings consistent with over a century of careful ownership. The bow also has a few small nicks from normal use. The white porcelain dial is in good condition with no noted chips or cracks. The crystal has a small hairline crack near the outer edge that is difficult to notice and only visible at certain angles. The interior back cover shows some age-related toning/discoloration around the engraved monogram. The watch has not been cleaned or polished and could benefit from a careful cleaning and polishing if desired, although many collectors prefer original vintage surfaces. The front and back covers open and close properly. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and accurately represent the condition of this antique timepiece. Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels. Boss 20 Year Gold Filled. Case Diameter: Approximately 35 mm. Weight: 38.2 g. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States. Features: 12-Hour Dial, Mechanical Movement. Pocket Watch Size: 0 Size.