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.
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1238509
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Regulator: Teske
Railroad Grade: No
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.289
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)

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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.


Anonymous · July 1, 2019

Serial Number 1238035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2016

Serial Number 1238392 was reported as accurate.

ncplumber 150 · May 26, 2015

Serial Number 1238646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2013

Serial Number 1238875 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: S/N 1238875 is NOT marked "New Railway" It is
only an 11J, model 4 hunting movement that is NOT
marked "Adjusted" The damaskeening on its barrel
bridge matches that on the top plate and it is
fitted with a Teske regulator. *****@yahoo.com
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 11j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No