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 Menlo Park Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Menlo Park

Private Label(s) in Run:

Daniels Grand Tiffen, Ohio
C.B. Ayers - Osceola, Wis.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1253329 Question Mark
Grade: Menlo Park Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 15.79% Analyzing 64 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.


cbzimm Supporter 469 · January 23, 2024

Serial Number 1253088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2023

Serial Number 1253129 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 469 · June 10, 2023

Serial Number 1253329 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label C.B. Ayers, Osceola, Wis on movement
and dial. All other details correct.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Scuba75 Supporter 34 · January 21, 2023

Serial Number 1253341 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked Menlo Park
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · June 1, 2019

Serial Number 1253044 was reported as accurate.

georged Supporter 162 · October 4, 2015

Serial Number 1253143 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Menlo Park Pocket Watch