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  Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.
Private Label(s) in Run:

Youmans Special
I.A. Samuels
Lehigh Valley I.A. Samuels, Sayre, Pa
F.G. Stark & Son

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 931692
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 1 (0.20%)

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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 · January 11, 2020

Serial Number 931898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2018

Serial Number 931622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2018

Serial Number 931505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2018

Serial Number 931898 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 931692 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked "Hampden Watch Co." It
lacks an "I.A. Samuels" markings. These private
label markings are not grades. The whole run
931001-932000 is grade No. 81 (see:
http://mb.nawcc.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=16
1904&d=1358619740), model 3, 18-size, 17J,, OF,
Nickel, Adjusted movement.
Keep up the good work, Kent Singer

Anonymous · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 931892 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a private label watch marked
"F.G. Stark & Son - Hanover, Pa." not "I.A.
Samuels, Sayre, Pa"

Anonymous · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 931866 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This mvt is only marked "Hampden Watch Co." It
lacks the "I.A. Samuels, Sayre, Pa" marking.

Anonymous · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 931916 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade  Pocket Watch