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. 104 SR (in flag)

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1040665
Grade: No. 104 SR (in flag)
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Micrometer
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.2, 58
Movement Markings: [SR In Flag]
HWCo.
Canton, O.
23 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.246
Registry Population: 8 (2.50%)

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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 544 · May 27, 2023

Serial Number 1040760 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Verification image : 166091547523
Curator Response: Thanks!

Anonymous · December 19, 2021

Serial Number 1040884 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2021

Serial Number 1040790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2020

Serial Number 1040853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2020

Serial Number 1040853 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · October 3, 2019

Serial Number 1040795 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: See
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-1897-Hamden-SR-Sp
ecial-Railway-23-Jewels-Hunting-Case-Pocket-Watch/
372785232565 - not a bridge model
Curator Response: Verified as 16-Size, Model 2, Grade No. 104 (SR in Flag) [eBay#372785232565]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to No. 104 Sr (in Flag)
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

Anonymous · July 21, 2019

Serial Number 1040850 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to No. 104 Sr (in Flag)
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

Anonymous · November 21, 2018

Serial Number 1040790 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to No. 104 Sr (in Flag)
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

Anonymous · April 11, 2018

Serial Number 1040840 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to No. 104 Sr (in Flag)
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · June 29, 2017

Serial Number 1040912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2014

Serial Number 1040733 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is an open face model.