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
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1739327
Grade: Gen'l Stark
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Size: 12s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
Movement Setting: Pin
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.0, 37.7, 58.1
Movement Markings: Gen't. Stark
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 4 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.68% Analyzing 153 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.


Anonymous · July 16, 2020

Serial Number 1739803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2020

Serial Number 1739327 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a pin set movement.
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #224016050560]

DarenMiller 1 · September 9, 2018

Serial Number 1739875 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Gen'l Stark Pocket Watch