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.
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1020242 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever or Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 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.


bufbooth 1 · November 10, 2024

Serial Number 1020242 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: For Hampden serial number 1,020,242 the movement
is a HC (not Open Face). It is a S18, 17J and for
this watch it is a private label. The movement is
Stamped: W. F. STALEY PITTSTON, PA. 17 Jewels
Adjusted Safety Pinion
Hampden Grade  Pocket Watch