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 Watch Co.

Grade: Diadem

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1749953
Grade: Diadem
Model: 3, 4, or 5
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Size: 3/0s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 13, 38.6, 54.4
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 8 (0.80%)

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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 · August 14, 2020

Serial Number 1749290 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch says 21 Jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · November 14, 2018

Serial Number 1749574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2018

Serial Number 1749202 was reported as accurate.

sanjosetom 301 · May 25, 2017

Serial Number 1749385 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden Diadem, 3/0, 15j, nickel, screw set
jewels, hunting, lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Diadem
Size changed from Unknown to 3/0

amicus 10 · June 19, 2013

Serial Number 1749536 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: size is 0s, a ladies pendant watch and not an 18s.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Diadem
Size changed from 18 to 3/0
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting