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 No. 44 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 44

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1606923
Grade: No. 44
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, Ohio.
Safety Pinion.
17 Jewels
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.270
Registry Population: 6 (0.40%)

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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.


Zoosolo 138 · June 21, 2023

Serial Number 1606633 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2022

Serial Number 1606983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2020

Serial Number 1607143 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is an open face not hunting configuration.
The stem is at 12:00 and the watch has no cover
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 14, 2017

Serial Number 1606164 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 44

Anonymous · September 26, 2016

Serial Number 1606359 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 44
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · September 26, 2016

Serial Number 1606359 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 44

Anonymous · September 3, 2016

Serial Number 1607044 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 44

Anonymous · January 15, 2016

Serial Number 1607243 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden Watch Co. #1607243 is shown as 17 jewels,
16s and manufactured in Canton, Ohio. I can send a
photo if that would be useful, just tell me how
to do so. DRBrown
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 44
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hampden Grade No. 44 Pocket Watch