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 Watch Co.

Grade: No. 400A Hampden co (in banner)

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1001253 Question Mark
Grade: No. 400A Hampden co (in banner) Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Size: 3/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: ? Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 13, 38.6, 54.4 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (1.00%) Question Mark

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 469 · January 19, 2024

Serial Number 1001253 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3/0 size hunter case. See Ebay 134897504452
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to No. 400A Hampden co (in banner)
Size changed from 18 to 3/0
Plate changed from Full to 3/4
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No