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 No. 104 SR (in flag) Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 104 SR (in flag)

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1899257
Grade: No. 104 SR (in flag)
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 6 (4.00%)

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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 8, 2022

Serial Number 1899321 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · April 12, 2019

Serial Number 1899225 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2019

Serial Number 1899193 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to No. 104 Sr (in Flag)
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 24, 2014

Serial Number 1899308 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Two tone two finger bridge movement, marked with
the H and the over and under W CO CANTON, O, 23
jewels, adjusted, safety pinion, safety barrel
patent No 711476, gold flashed movement, full gold
train, gold screw down settings and gold screws
Hampden Grade No. 104 SR (in flag) Pocket Watch