Hampden Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1281502 (Grade 3 Ball)

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Access Date: May 05, 2025

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From the American Horology Archive:

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: 3 Ball

Semi-circular Damaskeening

Private Label(s) in Run:

The Governor

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Manufacturer:	Hampden
Manufacturer Location:	Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number:	1281502
Grade:	3 Ball
Model:	3
Estimated Production Year:	Login to View
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Login to View
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Finish Pattern:	Login to View
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Login to View
Adjusted:	Login to View
Railroad Grade:	Login to View
Dial Feet Locations:	Login to View
Movement Markings:	Login to View
Case:	Various
Database Version:	v52.644
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	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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