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: 3053357
Grade: Wm. McKinley
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 or 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Movement Markings: Wm. McKinley
HWCo.
Canton, O.
Adjusted
17 Jewels.
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 12 (0.62%)
$ 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 15, 2023

Serial Number 3053353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2021

Serial Number 3052097 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch is a grade Wm McKinley with a lever set.
Thank you
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 98 to Wm. Mckinley
Factory Model changed from 5 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · August 16, 2017

Serial Number 3052809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2017

Serial Number 3052815 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a hunter movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

ElvisTcB 14 · May 9, 2017

Serial Number 3053148 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2017

Serial Number 3052511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2015

Serial Number 3053093 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2015

Serial Number 3052093 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 98 to Wm. Mckinley
Factory Model changed from 5 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 29, 2015

Serial Number 3052093 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 98 to Wm. Mckinley
Factory Model changed from 5 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 23, 2015

Serial Number 3052093 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is also lever set.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 98 to Wm. Mckinley
Factory Model changed from 5 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 27, 2014

Serial Number 3053508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2013

Serial Number 3053557 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe this is a 3/4 plate as the crown wheel
and ratchet are not visible. It is also set up
mirror image from that shown.

Anonymous · May 31, 2013

Serial Number 3053357 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch