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. 108 D (in flag)

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1042379
Grade: No. 108 D (in flag)
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Micrometer
Standard Dial Type: Single-Pressed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.2, 58
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, O.
[D in Flag]
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 3 (0.75%)

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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.


rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · August 4, 2022

Serial Number 1042097 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · March 23, 2022

Serial Number 1042263 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2018

Serial Number 1042353 was reported as accurate.

Sirfub 24 · December 22, 2018

Serial Number 1042379 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a Model 2 (Hunting) 17 Jewel 108
D in flag, and is not stamped adjusted. You can
see images on my database entry.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 16, 2013

Serial Number 1042230 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No