Hampden was the first American pocket watch with a size 16, 23-jewel movement.ДЇormerly the Deuber Watch Company, the factory settled in Canton, Ohio, producing both Hampden and Deuber pocket watch brands under its name.ДЄ standard Hampden pocket watch usually contains 57 parts encased in 14-karat gold cases and has 17-jewel movements. They were remarkable for their railroad watches even if they stopped producing them and focused on wristwatches after 1969. By 1927, Hamilton bought the entire Illinois Watch Company.Д®ach Hamilton pocket watch has at least 17-jewel movement. Hamilton pocket watches were intended to be used in railway operation. Hamilton Watch Corporation pocket watches (1892 to present) Today, Elgins are popular with collectors seeking to start a pocket watch collection due to its availability and reasonable prices. Over the century, there are at least 60 million Elgin pocket watches that have been made.Д®arly Elgin timepieces were manufactured in size 18 and were usually mid-grade. The Elgin National Watch Company was the largest producer of US-made pocket watches. Elgin Watch Corporation pocket watches (1864 to 1964) It is interesting to note that South Bend watches with even number grades have hunting style movements while odd number grades are open face pocket watch styles. Its pocket watch grades range from 100 to 431. Thus, it is not unusual to find antique Columbus timepieces with South Bend dials.ДЄ South Bend pocket watch could be identified as model 1, 2, or 3. South Bend Watch Company pocket watches utilized all unfinished movements of its previous company.

In 1903, the former Columbus Pocket Watch Corporation was acquired by the Studebakers. South Bend Watch Company pocket watch (1903 to 1929) In 1984, their name became the New Columbus Watch Company and made pocket watch grades like Columbus King, Railway King, Time King, Champion, and North Star. Columbus pocket watch sizes are available in 18s, 16s, 6s, and 4s. The company relocated to Cincinnati in 1898. Columbus pocket watches made before 1882 have watch movements imported from Switzerland. Columbus pocket watch (1874 to 1903)Дietrich Gruen laid the foundations of the Columbus Watch Co. The company often used movements from Hamilton, Waltham, Illinois, Elgin, E.Howard and Hampden.Д«all pocket watches are listed among the most collected rare American pocket watches. Thus, the railroad pocket watches were conceived. pocket watch (1879 to 1969)ДЄmerican pocket watches were redefined when Webb Ball established timepiece standards to be used in railway operation. We have also listed down the collectible antique models from each US pocket watch manufacturers. These tidbits of information about the famous pocket watchers in the United States will help you discern: which brand is the best? Which trade name is truly rare? Their classic designs and superb durability never goes of style.Д«ehind every US-made pocket watch is a colorful history that every collector should know. If it means that the owner will use a treasured timepiece instead of keeping it tucked away, that's an attractive reason for alteration.American pocket watches never go out of style.

Some conversions of high-end brands still sell for a high value after conversion. In general, altering a watch will lower the value (and some enthusiasts are ardently against doing this type of conversion).

Wristwatch Conversion: Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches.

For instance, early Patek Philippe & Co.В or Tiffany & Co.В pocket watch examples will have greater value than many other brands.

Brand Name: The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value.

High jewel examplesВ are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors.

The higher the quality of the watch, the more jewels it will have. These minimize friction and subsequent wear on the inner watch mechanism.

Jewels: The term jewelВ refers to the industrial grade gemstones used as bearings for gears.

Adjustments: The number of adjustments (meaning the calibrations a watch has to keep it running accurately regardless of the position in which it is held) add to the watch's value.

E howard watch company 17 jewels