Hampden 16s 17J, circa 1906

Model 3, "Gen'l Stark"

Lever Set, Stem Wind

Gold Filled Hunting Case

Dial: Original single sunk dial is marked "HAMPDEN WATCH CO" in red fancy script, as well as "CANTON OHIO" above the sub seconds chapter. This porcelain fired dial does not show any hairlines or cracks. It is in pristine shape. The thin cobalt hands appear in nice shape as well.

Movement: This nickel damaskeened movement is marked GEN'L STARK. General Stark was more than just a famous general during the American Revolution. He also coined the phrase "Live Free Or Die!" now his home state of New Hampshire's motto. (Click on this link for a bio of General John Stark.) There are some minor very light scratches and such on the movement's finish from being cleaned over its decades of service which is typical for any 100 year old watch. It also features screw down jewel settings, 17 jewels, an expansion balance, a Breguet hair spring, and a patent micro regulator. This well running watch has been professionally cleaned and oiled, and is keeping excellent time!

Case: The gold filled case appears original to this watch. It is signed DUEBER WARRANTED 20 YEARS. It shows lots of use, including minor scuffs and scratches from normal pocket wear. There are two minor spots on the case that have some wear to the brass from the bow runbbing against it. The bow has most all of the gold plating worn off to the brass below. It is quite difficult to find a functional gold filled hunting case in this good of condition these days. Many times the latch wears down the lip of the lid from people "snapping" the lid shut (this is not how to close any hunting cased pocket watch!)

Crystal:  The glass crystal is in nearly new condition!

Dimensions:
About 2 inches wide (approx 50 mm)
About 2 3/4 inches tall (about 71 mm)
About 1/2 inch thick (about 12 mm)

Item Number: hampd_2273304

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