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 Champion Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Champion

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2581227 Question Mark
Grade: Champion Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1909 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Champion
Canton, Ohio.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.473 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (0.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.30% Analyzing 145 Sales 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.


cmdraven 4083 · June 16, 2023

Serial Number 2581445 was reported as accurate.

HerbertTrw Supporter 143 · August 21, 2022

Serial Number 2581227 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is set over the stem there is no lever.
It also seems to bee an open face. please take a
look on the pictures in my collection. I think it
is an 18S Model 3 with full plate no bridge.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 4 to 3
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Bridge to Full

Anonymous · February 2, 2022

Serial Number 2581829 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Configuration: Open
Movement Setting: Pendant
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 4 to 3
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Bridge to Full

Anonymous · February 2, 2022

Serial Number 2581829 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 4 to 3
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Bridge to Full

Jstork69 Supporter 13 · November 16, 2021

Serial Number 2581262 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 2581262 appears to be a 16s Champion grade with a
safety pinion, suspect 7 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Champion
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · November 11, 2021

Serial Number 2581262 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Champion

Anonymous · November 22, 2020

Serial Number 2581174 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Champion

Anonymous · February 10, 2019

Serial Number 2581717 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Champion

Anonymous · October 7, 2013

Serial Number 2581699 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not 21 jewels. Not lever set Not ajusted to 5
positions Not railroad grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from The Dueber Watch Co. to Champion
Jewels changed from 21j to 7J
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hampden Grade Champion Pocket Watch