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: 1797287
Grade: Gen'l Stark
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever or Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.246
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.96% Analyzing 130 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 · March 25, 2024

Serial Number 1797813 was reported as accurate.

Wadehayes 24 · March 3, 2022

Serial Number 1797474 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · February 5, 2021

Serial Number 1797504 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · January 1, 2021

Serial Number 1797246 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · August 7, 2018

Serial Number 1797421 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · November 16, 2016

Serial Number 1797429 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · May 22, 2016

Serial Number 1797421 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · October 15, 2015

Serial Number 1797869 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: closed face - gold-small chalet design in the
overall engraving

Anonymous · May 11, 2015

Serial Number 1797960 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch movement ist 14s,
No. 1797960, diameter is 41.75 mm,
signed with Gen'l Stark

Anonymous · December 16, 2013

Serial Number 1797166 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · July 21, 2013

Serial Number 1797657 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant
Hampden Grade Gen'l Stark Pocket Watch