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 Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Wm. McKinley

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1692556
Grade: Wm. McKinley
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 or 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.249
Registry Population: 8 (1.54%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.04% Analyzing 136 Sales

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4706 · December 1, 2023

Serial Number 1692740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2022

Serial Number 1692839 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2021

Serial Number 1692569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2016

Serial Number 1692621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 4, 2016

Serial Number 1692621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2016

Serial Number 1692621 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is an open face bridge movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

von1943 Supporter 376 · October 10, 2016

Serial Number 1693041 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 376 · October 10, 2016

Serial Number 1693041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 16, 2015

Serial Number 1692705 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

Anonymous · April 2, 2015

Serial Number 1692627 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

walter2 56 · February 2, 2014

Serial Number 1692750 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does not look like the movement pictured. It is a
bridge model, and according to my books it is a
Series V.
Hampden Grade Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch