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. 105 NR (in flag)

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1043425
Grade: No. 105 NR (in flag)
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Micrometer
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.2, 58
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, O.
23 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
[NR in Flag]
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 10 (3.33%)

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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.


cbzimm Supporter 468 · January 13, 2024

Serial Number 1043203 was reported as accurate.

schmedlapp 1 · June 27, 2020

Serial Number 1043410 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2018

Serial Number 1043477 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2014

Serial Number 1043418 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 105 Nr (in Flag)
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4