Beautiful 000 sz HAMPDEN 14K GOLD Hunter Case Watch!!!! Start Price USD 599.95 Current Price USD 599.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, October 07, 2008 End Time Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Location Dade City, FL See more about 'Beautiful 000 sz HAMPDEN 14K GOLD Hunter Case Watch!!!!' Description watchupdoc Store I am currently listing a wide selection of Vintage Pocket Watches at great prices!!! Many of the pieces that I am offering are perfect for carrying and display and will make great gifts or simply treat yourself to a nice addition to your collection. Please view all my auctions for a super variety!This small ladies size 14K hunter case watch is in superb condition! Leaf and flower designs decorate the front cover along with a large uninitialed shield. The back cover features a boat and lake scene.A raised outer rim borders each cover. Vermicelli patterns decorate the center ring or frame of the case. The covers close nice and tight.The dust cover or cuvette is plain polished and engraved with the name "M. Steger".The case is signed "Warranted - 14K - U.S. Assay - 120448."The case is extremely crisp showing only very faint signs of having ever been carried. All of the engraving still feels sharp and crisp. There are NO scratches present anywhere on the case and just one small dent on the front cover that is only visible when the case is tilted just right in the light. It is not readily noticable at all. The front cover opens sharply when released and stops abruptly at 90 degrees as it should. The back and dust covers also open properly. The hinges are VERY firm and the covers snap shut tight. The bow still shows resistance and the crown is sharp. This is a nice, dainty ladies watch that looks perfect when worn on a chain without being overbearing. Overall, the watch measures 23mm (1 1/4") wide X 44mm (1 3/4") from the top of the bow to the base of the case X 10mm (7/16") thick. The front cover opens sharply when released revealing a beautiful single sunk, white porcelain dial which is marked with bold, fancy Arabic hour chapters and signed "Hampden". Fancy gold pointers center the dial and are clean. The dial is stark white and clean. I can find NO hairlines or scratches. There is one edge chip on the dial at 6 o'clock that is mostly covered by the bezel. A glass crystal protects the dial and is scratch free. The 000 size, 7 Jewel, gilt, stem wind and lever set movement is clean and bright. The movement is signed "Molly Stark - Canton, O. U.S.A." The serial number 1316852 dates this piece back to about 1899.The movement is very clean and bright, showing only minor service marks and NO rust or spotting at all. It exhibits a wonderful brilliant lustre. I have just had this watch completely and professionally disassembled, cleaned, oiled, polished, timed and regulated. It winds and sets smooth and is running strong while keeping excellent time. Super Condition Inside & Out!!!!!This is a very nice, strong running watch that is ready to put to use or add to your collection. I am offering this item with a "Buy It Now" should you choose to end the immediately. I will also gladly consider any reasonable offer you may wish to make on this item. If I failed to mention something in my description of the watch OR there is erroneous information present, it is purely unintentional. In spite of as much care, detail and research as I try to put into the description of each and every timepiece I sell, it is inevitable that I will miss something on occasion. Please keep this in mind when viewing the pictures. Consider them carefully, in lieu of my description and make sure to e-mail me with any questions or concerns you may have PRIOR to bidding. I usually respond within 24 hours. Regardless of my description and photos here is the bottom line, I want you to be happy with your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied, please contact me within 3 days of receiving the item with your concerns. If we can't find a mutually agreeable solution, I will gladly give you a full refund of your high bid amount. Check out all my other items for a great selection to choose from and be sure to add me to your favorites list as I am constantly adding new listings. High bidder to pay $17.00 for registered postage and insurance within the continental United States. Shipping charges to all other destinations may be more. IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING THE SHIPPING OF ITEMS OVERSEAS: We will gladly ship your winnings to any country abroad. However, please note that watches are defined as "jewelry items" by the terms of the U.S. Postal Service and are NOT COVERED if insured. Essentially, it is useless to purchase insurance. We package all items very securely and carefully to prevent damage and have found that 99 % of our overseas shipments are delivered without incident. It must, however, be understood that all items shipped outside the continental united states are done so at the risk of the buyer. I do accept all major credit cards by paying through Pay Pal. Money order, cashiers check or credit card payment usually ships within 24 hours of receipt. Personal check is accepted but I reserve the right to hold item up to 14 days for check to clear my bank. Please e-mail me with any questions and thanks for looking. Place a Bid!