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 Champion Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Champion

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1252980 Question Mark
Grade: Champion Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever or Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.52% Analyzing 205 Sales 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 · July 17, 2020

Serial Number 1252871 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · December 24, 2019

Serial Number 1252042 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

cmdraven 4083 · September 21, 2019

Serial Number 1252142 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · March 6, 2018

Serial Number 1252731 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

irishjay1974 5 · November 28, 2016

Serial Number 1252980 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The grade is in fact Champion 7-11 jewel. The
complete price guide to watches lists this watch
as adjusted. 18s
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Champion
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · May 21, 2014

Serial Number 1251153 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Champion
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · March 18, 2014

Serial Number 1251586 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Champion

Anonymous · September 14, 2013

Serial Number 1252130 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant
Hampden Grade Champion Pocket Watch