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: 785172
Grade: Gladiator
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 3 (0.60%)

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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.


JJoerling 2 · December 6, 2015

Serial Number 785425 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2014

Serial Number 785120 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2014

Serial Number 785436 was reported as accurate.

walter2 56 · April 17, 2014

Serial Number 785111 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: size is 18, 11 jewel, model 3, grade: "Gladiator",
patent regulator, gilt finish, open face. It is in
a 20 year gold filled case with the original paper
inside case back. It is marked: The Dueber
Gladiator. Also: "This case is made of Two Plates
of solid Gold over composition metal". Circa 1890
or 1891.
I will send a picture when I get some time.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Gladiator
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hampden Grade Gladiator Pocket Watch