Description: This 1897 Hampden Special Railway Model 4 17J 18S Swing out case Pocket Watch runs on a mechanical (hand-winding) movement and features a white dial with Roman Numerals indices. The watch has a silver case color, a polished case finish, and a solid caseback. It was manufactured in the United States and has a vintage feel, dating back to the late 1890s. This pocket watch is perfect for any watch enthusiast or collector, with its unique features such as the open face closure and swing out case. It comes without any papers, service records, or original box/packaging, but it is sure to impress with its historic value and design. For your consideration is this 1897 Hampden Special Railway Grade pocket watch housed in a Star Watch Co. Silver filled swing out case that does have scratches and a few small nicks on it. The dial is in okay shape with a few hairline cracks as shown with the photos provided. This watch is 18 size and has 17 jewels. This watch is running but has not been timed or tested for accuracy. The service history of this watch is unknown and will need to be performed. Please examine the photos closely before buying because they are part of the description. This watch is sold AS IS and there are no refunds or returns allowed. Be sure to check out my other items for sale!!! Thanks for looking! I do NOT ship Internationally Hampden Watch Co.Grade: Special RailwayGold Jewel SettingsManufacturer:HampdenManufacturer Location:Canton, OhioMovement Serial Number:1017236Grade:Special RailwayModel:4Estimated Production Year:1897estimated production year of the movement within +/- 3 years" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 78, 112); text-decoration: none; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;">Size:18sJewels:17jMovement Configuration:Hunting Hunting: The stem is at the 3:00 position, and the movement is meant to be mounted in a case that has a covering over the face. "Sidewinders" are hunting movements in openface cases." style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(26, 78, 112); text-decoration: none; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;">Movement Finish:Two-ToneMovement Setting:LeverPlate:Full PlateRegulator:TeskeAdjusted:YesAdjusted to Position:YesAdjusted # of Positions:5Adjusted to Temperature:YesRailroad Grade:Yes
Price: 325 USD
Location: Cloquet, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-12-25T16:10:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Closure: Open Face
Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
Indices: Roman Numerals
Year Manufactured: 1897
MPN: does not apply
Serial Number: 1017236
Vintage: Yes
Case Color: Silver
Department: Men
Caseback: Solid
Escapement Type: Lever
Style: Railroad Grade
Features: Swing out case
Case Material: Silver Filled
Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
Pocket Watch Size: 18s
Seller Warranty: No
With Papers: No
With Service Records: No
Brand: Hampden
Type: Pocket Watch
Dial Color: White
Model: 4
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Case Finish: Polished
With Manual/Booklet: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Display: Analog