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: New Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1189512
Grade: New Railway
Model: 2, 3, or 4
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 4 (4.00%)

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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 366 · November 11, 2020

Serial Number 1189592 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2020

Serial Number 1189543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2017

Serial Number 1189597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2015

Serial Number 1189512 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel