Hampden Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1257188 (Grade 3 Ball)

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Access Date: November 23, 2024

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our Hampden Watch Co. database has been reconstructed using observations of known watches.
As a result, the information may contain inaccuracies. Please let us know if you have details that can improve the database.

From the American Horology Archive:

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: 3 Ball

Semi-circular Damaskeening

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.T. Skales

The Rio Grande Standard

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Manufacturer:	Hampden
Manufacturer Location:	Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number:	1257188
Grade:	3 Ball
Model:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1899
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Hampden Star
Adjusted:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Dial Feet Locations:	21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings:	Hampden Watch Co. Canton, Ohio. 17 Jewels Safety Pinion Adjusted
Case:	Various
Database Version:	v52.457
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	13 (1.30%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.

WatchThatMan 39 · June 3, 2023

Serial Number 1257022 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open face w/ circular damascening

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from No. 80 to 3 Ball

Factory Model changed from 4 to 3

Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 601 · May 27, 2023

Serial Number 1257022 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: 1257022 = 3 Ball. Thx
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/profile/WatchThat
Man/collection/view/148103

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from No. 80 to 3 Ball

Factory Model changed from 4 to 3

Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · August 4, 2022

Serial Number 1257891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2022

Serial Number 1257891 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2022

Serial Number 1257965 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2022

Serial Number 1257965 was reported as accurate.

hawk613 Supporter 32 · August 24, 2021

Serial Number 1257891 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Accidentally hit wrong button to verify as
accurate on last entry when It Is Not.
Grade is known as "3 Ball" by most although that
may not be the official Grade. Also 17 Jewels not
15.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from Unknown to 3 Ball

Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

hawk613 Supporter 32 · August 24, 2021

Serial Number 1257891 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from Unknown to 3 Ball

Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · January 23, 2021

Serial Number 1257813 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a1899 Hampden 3BALL 18s 17j M3 G 3BALL
openface adjusted. I'll post a pic later today as
i just got and wanta go threw it

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Excellent. This run can be updated once the images are posted.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from Unknown to 3 Ball

Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

medhamred Supporter 143 · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 1257697 was reported as accurate.

medhamred Supporter 143 · January 21, 2021

Serial Number 1257005 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1257005 is a 17 jewel #3 Ball grade with
semi-circular damaskeening, it is open face as
well.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from No. 80 to 3 Ball

Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

Factory Model changed from 4 to 3

dcooper Supporter 230 · December 17, 2020

Serial Number 1257739 was reported as accurate.

Harlton Supporter 98 · March 7, 2020

Serial Number 1257111 was reported as accurate.

kevinwest Supporter 14 · January 22, 2019

Serial Number 1257077 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is open face, not a hunting
movement.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from No. 80 to 3 Ball

Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

Factory Model changed from 4 to 3