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 No. 240 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 240

Private Label(s) in Run:

W.J. Johnston Co. No. 240

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2774042 Question Mark
Grade: No. 240 Question Mark
Variation: W.J. Johnston Co. Special Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hampden
Canton, O.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.470 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (1.63%) 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.


cjbrem Supporter 923 · May 3, 2024

Serial Number 2774712 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2023

Serial Number 2774597 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pendant Set
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 240
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant

Rcardkidz 4083 · November 19, 2021

Serial Number 2774020 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 240
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 601 · November 14, 2021

Serial Number 2774367 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : Movement #2774367 marked Adjusted
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 240
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant

Anonymous · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 2774157 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 240
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant

texnet 684 · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 2774505 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 240
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant

Anonymous · June 6, 2019

Serial Number 2774167 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 240
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant

Anonymous · July 9, 2017

Serial Number 2774595 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 240
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Pendant
Hampden Grade No. 240 Pocket Watch