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 Gen'l Stark Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Gen'l Stark

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1586801 Question Mark
Grade: Gen'l Stark Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1901 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever or Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.506 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (1.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.80% Analyzing 134 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 · September 15, 2024

Serial Number 1586895 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a unmarked 15 jewel movement not 17. The
rest of the description appears to be correct.

cjbrem Supporter 940 · December 5, 2020

Serial Number 1586801 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Jewel count not marked on this example. Henry
Burgell NAWCC Chapter 149 Hampden Lookup Table
shows 15 Jewels. Must be mixed run.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · July 13, 2020

Serial Number 1586801 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 1586801 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 7, 2018

Serial Number 1586801 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 9, 2017

Serial Number 1586856 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 12, 2014

Serial Number 1586984 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is marked Gen'l Stark, and is lever
set and is not marked adjusted.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Wm. Mckinley to Gen'l Stark
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hampden Grade Gen'l Stark Pocket Watch