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 No. 43 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 43

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1029826
Grade: No. 43
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, Ohio.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.249
Registry Population: 2 (1.11%)

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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 548 · May 21, 2023

Serial Number 1029923 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Verification Image : 235008779692
Curator Response: Thanks!

MIKEKTYLER Supporter 128 · November 15, 2022

Serial Number 1029957 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · May 22, 2021

Serial Number 1029826 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movment is two-toned, does NOT have the "3
Ball" pattern (see photo). Henry Burgell (NAWCC
Chapter 149) lookup table says this is a Grade
43,
two-tone.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, after reviewing the uploaded images, I agree with the grade 43 classification. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 3 Ball to No. 43
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4706 · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 1030000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2017

Serial Number 1029905 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade No. 43 Pocket Watch