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 Diadem Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Diadem

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2508481
Grade: Diadem
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Size: 3/0s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 13, 38.6, 54.4
Movement Markings: Diadem
Canton, O.
15 Jewels
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 3 (0.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.16% Analyzing 263 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.


syfre92 18 · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 2508481 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It looks there is 4 different 3/0 models ;
My "Complete watch guide" say it's a Serie 2 ;
not a Serie 3 as on your picture
Look similar but the balance bridge and the train
are reversed
With the barel bridge down the balance cock is on
the right
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Molly Stark to Diadem
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · January 25, 2015

Serial Number 2508559 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Molly Stark to Diadem
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Hampden Grade Diadem Pocket Watch