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.

Grade: Diadem

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1291000
Grade: Diadem
Model: 3, 4, or 5
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Size: 3/0s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Button
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 13, 38.6, 54.4
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 1 (100.00%)

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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.


Rocklin 14 · June 3, 2017

Serial Number 1291000 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number is on a 3/0 size 15 jewel
diadem it is pin or button setting open face.
Movement number 1291000
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Molly Stark to Diadem
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j