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: 1695481
Grade: Wm. McKinley
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.289
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)
$ 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.


steve288 264 · May 2, 2020

Serial Number 1695174 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · June 9, 2019

Serial Number 1695174 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · May 26, 2019

Serial Number 1695174 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2015

Serial Number 1695088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2014

Serial Number 1695236 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 1695210 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is pretty much correct for Hampden serial
number 1695210, but I didn't know how to tie
comments to a specific listing/watch.

All of the 21-jewel versions of the Wm. McKinley
*are* adjusted to positions (number undescribed -
probably 5, possibly 3), but it isn't until 1908,
or so, that they were marked and described as
being adjusted to five positions.

Also, here's a picture that shows the hunting
version of the model 4, 21-jewel, Wm. McKinley:
http://mb.nawcc.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=70
155&d=1283112698
I made the picture and hold the copyright
(jointly with the NAWCC). You now have permission
to use it for non-commercial purposes.

Best regards, Kent

Anonymous · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 1695210 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2013

Serial Number 1695333 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch