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. 107 D Star (in flag) Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 107 D Star (in flag)

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1091791
Grade: No. 107 D Star (in flag)
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.2, 58
Movement Markings: HWCo.
Canton, O.
[D Star in Flag]
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.246
Registry Population: 5 (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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · November 29, 2018

Serial Number 1091740 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Wrong model. I think this is model 1, with raised
center top plate. Already uploaded photos. D
star in flag. 17 jewels. Adjusted. Lever set.
Railroad grade
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images uploads (always extremely helpful). I have updated the database accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 107 to No. 107 D Star (in Flag)
Factory Model changed from 4 to 1
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

hawk613 Supporter 32 · October 27, 2014

Serial Number 1091738 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 1, NOT 4, ...3/4 Plate(domed),
NOT Bridge plate, D Star (In Flag), UNMARKED
Grade 107. According to Henry Burgell's (from
chapter 149, NAWCC) Table, the Est. production of
this variation was only 885... Est. total
production of grade 7225.... 200 in this
run/variation,... 3 runs this variation,... 6
variations in this grade...Est. year of production
1896.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 107 to No. 107 D Star (in Flag)
Factory Model changed from 4 to 1
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4
Hampden Grade No. 107 D Star (in flag) Pocket Watch