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Calling all Pocket Watch Buffs
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·I wrote a thread about 3 weeks ago regarding if anyone had information about a watch of my late grandfathers who was an aeronautical engineer during WW2. This turned out to be an Omega CK2077 33.3 from 1939 which he wore throughout and on the job and is due to go to Simon Freese for works keeping everything original.
A few days ago when going through some more of the things we turned up these. I thought I would come on here to see if anyone knows anything about these also!
(edit) Just researching online, the Helvetia was gifted to certain individuals during the war including the RAF bomber crew which makes sense as he was an aeronautical engineer working and developing new systems for the bombers. I can’t find much on the white pocket watch ( both pics of the inside case belong to the white dial one)
Thanks all
A few days ago when going through some more of the things we turned up these. I thought I would come on here to see if anyone knows anything about these also!
(edit) Just researching online, the Helvetia was gifted to certain individuals during the war including the RAF bomber crew which makes sense as he was an aeronautical engineer working and developing new systems for the bombers. I can’t find much on the white pocket watch ( both pics of the inside case belong to the white dial one)
Thanks all
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··Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega CollectorElgin lying around today,
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·An interesting reference on Louis Ferguson on the pocketwatchdatabase.com site.
https://blog.pocketwatchdatabase.co...nted-by-louis-buck-ferguson-november-17-1908/
https://blog.pocketwatchdatabase.co...nted-by-louis-buck-ferguson-november-17-1908/
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·The pocketwatchdatabase.com info on @TexOmega ’s handsome 992B. I have only ever seen this model of two-tone case in the flesh, once.
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hamilton/C135049
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hamilton/C135049
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·Thank you,
Interesting letter from the same time frame.
Interesting letter from the same time frame.
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·Hampden grade 307
12s circa 1917-18
14kt case
12s circa 1917-18
14kt case
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·The listing on the pocketwatchdatabase.com site.
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hampden/3679882
The case is by Dueber, and the movement has the Hampden Watch Co. logo. Hampden was located in Springfield, Mass. By 1889, the Hampden Watch Co., now owned by Dueber, was moved to Canton, Ohio. By the time this handsome Hampden was made, it was my impression that watches produced by the company had the Dueber name on the dial and movement.
Indeed, a nicely finished movement in a high quality 14-karat gold case, and over all, in very nice condition. The case (to me), almost looks like green gold. I’ve had no luck deciphering the initials on the case back
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hampden/3679882
The case is by Dueber, and the movement has the Hampden Watch Co. logo. Hampden was located in Springfield, Mass. By 1889, the Hampden Watch Co., now owned by Dueber, was moved to Canton, Ohio. By the time this handsome Hampden was made, it was my impression that watches produced by the company had the Dueber name on the dial and movement.
Indeed, a nicely finished movement in a high quality 14-karat gold case, and over all, in very nice condition. The case (to me), almost looks like green gold. I’ve had no luck deciphering the initials on the case back
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·I have only one Dueber. An 18-size model in a hunter case. I tend to collect makers other than Hampden-Dueber watches. Mine is much older than yours. It runs fine on the odd occasion when I wind it (like, typically once a year when exhibited).
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·Great letter. Amazing that this has been kept 👍
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··Yoda of YodelersHey all, this thread has now had more than 2000 posts and 75000 views 🥰. I appreciate all your contributions 👍
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·Hey all, this thread has now had more than 2000 posts and 75000 views 🥰. I appreciate all your contributions 👍
Credit where credit is due! Credit for the idea for this thread dedicated to pocket watches, goes to @DaveK. The thread was initiated in February, 2021. It has proven quite popular in its 18 months of existence. And I get the feeling that the thread has helped awaken a new interest in pocket watches among many collectors who now post here, regularly. After all, it has been evolution of pocket watches over the centuries that has resulted in the modern wrist watch. To me, that makes pocket watches more interesting. Thanks to everyone who has helped keep the thread alive and interesting.
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This is a cool post @TexOmega 👍 Funny enough, yesterday I came across my grandfather’s training manual from his time training as a RCAF navigator on a Lancaster
And I also drove past this marker for the Wanstead, Ontario train disaster of 1902. By 30 seconds I missed stopping to get the CN engine in the shot 😡
