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:

Walter & Hafner's Katy Special
W&H KATY Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1020437
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.246
Registry Population: 3 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.69% Analyzing 2,254 Sales

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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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 545 · November 23, 2021

Serial Number 1020437 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dear Curator : The standard dial for this private
run is double sunk & marked Walter & Hafner’s
Katy Special.. Hampden is not marked on the dial.
https://jewelry.ha.com/itm/timepieces/pocket-post
-1900-/hampden-walter-and-hafner-s-katy-special-tw
o-tone-and-wimmer-indianapolis-with-giles-antimagn
etic-shield-case-total-2-items-/a/10904-79037.s
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · September 27, 2014

Serial Number 1020315 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade  Pocket Watch