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 Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Wm. McKinley

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2873387
Grade: Wm. McKinley
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever or Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 or 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 6 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.84% Analyzing 592 Sales

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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 · December 2, 2020

Serial Number 2873185 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 2873269 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2015

Serial Number 2873397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2013

Serial Number 2873433 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It should be an open face movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Hampden Grade Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch