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 3 Ball Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: 3 Ball

Semi-circular Damaskeening

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1207662 Question Mark
Grade: 3 Ball Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (1.00%) Question Mark

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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.


Anonymous · April 25, 2019

Serial Number 1207538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2018

Serial Number 1208079 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mov# 1208079, 17 Jewel, Size 18, Lever Set,
Adjusted & Safety Pinion . Canton, Ohio
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John Hancock to 3 Ball
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · June 28, 2017

Serial Number 1207659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2017

Serial Number 1207757 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2015

Serial Number 1207783 was reported as accurate.

rjandladyj 190 · December 19, 2013

Serial Number 1207869 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade 3 Ball Pocket Watch