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:

W.J. Johnston Co. No. 240
W.J. Johnston Co. No. 220

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2774932 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1910 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.67%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.13% Analyzing 2,231 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.


okiejohn 397 · December 23, 2024

Serial Number 2774932 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: GRADE 240.

Karl3030 3 · September 30, 2018

Serial Number 2774890 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2017

Serial Number 2774815 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: GRADE: 240; MOVEMENT CONFIGURATION: HUNTING;
MOVEMENT SETTING: LEVER
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · January 4, 2015

Serial Number 2775086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2014

Serial Number 2775050 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

richwarner 3 · March 11, 2014

Serial Number 2775050 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 Jewels, Beautiful American Eagle engraved on
case back.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · March 2, 2014

Serial Number 2775050 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: grade 220, model 4, dueber gold filled
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Hampden Grade  Pocket Watch