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Hampden Model 5 Wm.McKinley Movement Specifications, Beat Rate & Dimensions

HAMPDEN WATCH COMPANY • Hampden Model 5 Wm.McKinley DIAMETER: 43.1 mm | JEWELS: 21 Jewels | FREQ: 18,000 BPH ARCHIVE SPEC
Original Horological Blueprint • Hampden Watch Company Hampden Model 5 Wm.McKinley Architecture

Technical Caliber Datasheet

ManufacturerHampden
Caliber ReferenceHampden Model 5 Wm.McKinley
Movement TypeManual
Diameter (Lignes)—
Diameter (mm)43.15 mm
Height / Thickness6.8 mm
Jewel Count21 Jewels
Beat Rate / Frequency18,000 BPH
Lift Angle51°
Power Reserve38 hours
EscapementSwiss Lever
Production Period1913

Historical Reference & Restoration Notes

The Hampden Model 5 Wm.McKinley is a celebrated example of vintage precision engineering. Featuring 21 jewels and operating at 18,000 BPH, surviving examples are prized by collectors and restorers. For further technical reference on vintage watch movements, consult the NAWCC horological library.

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