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
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2076803
Grade: Wm. McKinley
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1905
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Movement Markings: Wm. McKinley
Double Roller
Adjusted to Five Positions
21 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 13 (2.17%)

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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 · October 15, 2023

Serial Number 2076862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2021

Serial Number 2076862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 2076682 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewels is engraved, the database says 21
I have
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 25, 2019

Serial Number 2076766 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2019

Serial Number 2076429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 29, 2019

Serial Number 2076675 was reported as accurate.

MikeStanford 20 · October 30, 2015

Serial Number 2076576 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 10/15 - On eBay-- ADJUSTED # OF POSITIONS: 5
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5

kimuralye76 7 · October 11, 2014

Serial Number 2076835 was reported as accurate.

BoVigoren 10 · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 2076835 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine has been adjusted to five positions, thanks

Anonymous · February 10, 2014

Serial Number 2076441 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2014

Serial Number 2076469 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch