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:

made for W.J. Johnston Co. No. 260

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2770906
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 8 (3.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.13% Analyzing 2,230 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.


Anonymous · March 16, 2020

Serial Number 2770962 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · November 17, 2019

Serial Number 2770906 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · May 22, 2019

Serial Number 2770906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2019

Serial Number 2770906 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2018

Serial Number 2771002 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

krdunn1 1 · October 3, 2017

Serial Number 2771028 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

krdunn1 1 · October 2, 2017

Serial Number 2771028 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement is marked Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · October 1, 2017

Serial Number 2770816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2016

Serial Number 2770940 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade  Pocket Watch