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: 1289615 Question Mark
Grade: Champion Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever 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: v52.462 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.52% Analyzing 204 Sales Question Mark

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 601 · September 6, 2023

Serial Number 1289051 was reported as accurate.

cmould Supporter 192 · March 30, 2023

Serial Number 1289918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2013

Serial Number 1289821 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: serial # 1289821 is taken from a hampden 18s 7j
stem wind stem set gilted movement, all the
numbers on this movement match,so the database is
definately wrong.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Diadem to Champion
Size changed from 3/0 to 18
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · August 23, 2013

Serial Number 1289821 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: hampden movement # 1289821, is 18s, 7 jewel and
is open face. Not a 3/0 s diadem.H/c.
Regards, gary Jones.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Diadem to Champion
Size changed from 3/0 to 18
Jewels changed from 15j to 7J
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
Hampden Grade Champion Pocket Watch