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 Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Wm. McKinley

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1983423 Question Mark
Grade: Wm. McKinley Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 or 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (0.91%) Question Mark

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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.


medhamred Supporter 145 · March 16, 2022

Serial Number 1984004 was reported as accurate.

dadragic10 1 · May 1, 2021

Serial Number 1983292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2020

Serial Number 1984082 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2020

Serial Number 1983338 was reported as accurate.

brinny 14 · November 5, 2017

Serial Number 1983246 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the movement has 17 jewels on it not 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · September 9, 2017

Serial Number 1983218 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

cmdraven 4083 · November 8, 2014

Serial Number 1983087 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 size 17 jewels, Wm. McKinley, pendant set,
Hunter, Model 4
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Wm. Mckinley
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · July 12, 2014

Serial Number 1983636 was reported as accurate.

toothsls 44 · May 14, 2014

Serial Number 1983971 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 6, 2013

Serial Number 1983375 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch