Pocket Watch Database

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 Grade 3 Ball Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: 3 Ball

Semi-circular Damaskeening

Private Label(s) in Run:

The Governor

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1281502
Grade: 3 Ball
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: The Governor.
Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, Ohio.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 4 (4.44%)
Research Note: #1281516 and #1281476 Verified as a private label, "The Governor." Marking style is consistant with the "3-Ball" grade, but the plates features a radial two-tone pattern instead of the distinctive 3-Ball damaskeening.

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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.


Anonymous · November 6, 2021

Serial Number 1281486 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to 3 Ball

MichaelB 150 · November 3, 2017

Serial Number 1281516 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this mvmt is a PL but not with 3 Ball damaskeening
so it is not a 3 ball. It is a m3 17j two-tone PL
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and upload. I have added a research note for this range.

MichaelB 150 · April 27, 2017

Serial Number 1281516 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade 3 Ball Pocket Watch