Description: This is an original antique wristwatch dating to 1913. This is handsome, clean, and in excellent condition for a WW1 Era military style wristwatch. This has been carefully restored. The radium lume has been removed and replaced on the original porcelain dial and hands with safe, non-radioactive Luminova. The movement has been carefully serviced with synthetic Moebius greases and oils and the mainspring has been upgraded to a modern white alloy mainspring. The watch runs very well and keeps time. The time sets as it should. The case is Silverine, which was Hampden Dueber's brand name for solid nickel, and it is about 31mm wide not including the crown. It is about 45mm long to the tips of the lugs. The movement is a good quality Hampden 3/0 Molly Stark and it has 9 jewels. This particular version of the Molly Stark that is made for stem wind and open face pendant set is quite rare and I believe it was made only for wristwatches, which were very uncommon in 1913. The band is a new, good quality leather strap that was hand made in Spain. The total length of the watch is about 10 1/2 inches. The mineral glass crystal is clean and clear and has no scratches. The dial is very nice and is depicted accurately in the pictures. Please see my other listings...I am always listing rare watches and chronographs. Please note that all pictures are taken on the macro setting. This makes even the slightest imperfections and specks of dust appear much more prominent though they are often not visible without magnification. I LOVE TO COMBINE SHIPPING TO SAVE YOU MONEY! I can often ship 3 to 5 watches for the same price as one! Please see the clear close-up pictures to further assess the condition of this watch. If you are uncertain about any of this watch's particulars, please feel free to ask questions! Please take time to see my other auctions this week. I can often combine ship items to save you money. If you purchase multiple lots, please wait for an invoice showing combined shipping. I will not refund for excess shipping that is paid before the combined invoice is sent. Please make payment within 48 hours of auctions end. If you will not be able to make payment within 48 hours, please contact me prior to bidding for pre-approval. I only ship to the confirmed address associated with your Paypal and Ebay accounts. If payment is not received within 48 hours, I may cancel the transaction.
Price: 995 USD
Location: Huntingburg, Indiana
End Time: 2023-09-30T20:10:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Bezel Color: Gray
Number of Jewels: 9 Jewels
Indices: Arabic Numerals, Multiple Hands, Seconds Hand
Year Manufactured: Pre-1920
Band/Strap: Bund Strap
Vintage: Yes
Case Color: Gray
Department: Men
Caseback: Snap
Manufacturer Warranty: None
Watch Shape: Round
Age Group: Adult
Style: Casual, Classic, Luxury, Military, Pilot/Aviator
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Easy to Read/Large Numerals, Luminous Dial, Luminous Hands, Push/Pull Crown
Case Size: 31 mm
Case Material: Nickel
Seller's Warranty: Yes
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Reference Number: Does Not Apply
Brand: Hampden
Type: Wristwatch
Band Color: Black
Band Material: Genuine Leather
Dial Color: White
Model: Molly Stark
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Case Finish: Polished and Brushed
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Display: Analog