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 Gladiator Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Gladiator

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 780129
Grade: Gladiator
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Size: 18s
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 4 (0.44%)

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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 · August 27, 2020

Serial Number 780786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2020

Serial Number 780786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 780129 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

rad291 Supporter 20 · September 7, 2013

Serial Number 780807 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 780807 appears to be the same as 757380 which is
the 15j model, railroad grade. I recently
purchased sn 757380, but have not yet received it.
But looking at its description it appears to
describe the details of 780807. So, I believe
that that is probably the correction that needs to
be made for 780807.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to Gladiator
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Gilt
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

rad291 Supporter 20 · September 7, 2013

Serial Number 780807 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 780807 does not say special railway on it. It has
1 less jeweled setting on the rear of the movement
than my sn 648760 which matches the desription
here. It is all gilt, not two toned, unlike
648760. It is plain, not having the tooled
patterning on the surface of the full plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to Gladiator
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Gilt
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hampden Grade Gladiator Pocket Watch