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  Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.
Private Label(s) in Run:

Sheaffer Special - Fort Madison and Bloomfield, Iowa

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2461524
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Size: 16s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.249
Registry Population: 8 (1.60%)

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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.


1dueberincanton Supporter 35 · February 19, 2024

Serial Number 2461524 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Also the grade of the movement is #440

1dueberincanton Supporter 35 · February 19, 2024

Serial Number 2461524 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Paule Jewelry Co.
Burlington, Iowa. On movement
And dial has Paule Jewelry Co

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 548 · May 27, 2023

Serial Number 2461539 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : PL. Verification Image. Thx 204349770183
Curator Response: Thanks!

Anonymous · December 28, 2022

Serial Number 2461560 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 4, Grade Hampden Watch Co. (marked),
otherwise all correct. cheers. duffy l.

Anonymous · September 5, 2022

Serial Number 2461539 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · September 5, 2014

Serial Number 2461543 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size 16, Hunter, Bridge Model,15 Jewel, Lever Set.
Nickel Finish,
Railroad Grade- NO
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Hampden Grade  Pocket Watch