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: Special Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1017709
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 2, 3, or 4
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 1 (0.48%)

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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 · April 4, 2024

Serial Number 1017812 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: hunting case movement. looks like model 4.

Anonymous · April 4, 2024

Serial Number 1017812 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 4, 2024

Serial Number 1017812 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 28, 2020

Serial Number 1017736 was reported as accurate.