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: 1896117
Grade: Gen'l Stark
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 9 (1.00%)
$ 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 · January 13, 2024

Serial Number 1896295 was reported as accurate.

Pinkey252 1 · April 24, 2022

Serial Number 1896370 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23J Special Railway tu-tone.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · October 6, 2020

Serial Number 1896697 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2020

Serial Number 1896438 was reported as accurate.

Radron 109 · September 28, 2019

Serial Number 1896204 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · May 9, 2019

Serial Number 1896117 was reported as accurate.

jmpgfoto Supporter 18 · April 20, 2019

Serial Number 1896117 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Have Hampden #1896117 back plate is Gen'l Stark
17j, finger bridge, lever set, 16s
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Railway to Gen'l Stark
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 13, 2018

Serial Number 1896915 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2013

Serial Number 1896142 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17J Gen'l Stark Hunters 16 size
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Railway to Gen'l Stark
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hampden Grade Gen'l Stark Pocket Watch