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. 220 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 220

Private Label(s) in Run:

[Special Finish for The W.J. Johnston Co. No. 220]

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2775868 Question Mark
Grade: No. 220 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: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (1.00%) 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.


winterwolf Supporter 97 · March 26, 2023

Serial Number 2775867 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is on eBay, 16 size - 15 jewel & nothing
like the watch pictured. Hunting movement/ yes.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Please post the item number or link URL.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 220
Size changed from 18 to 16
Plate changed from Full to Bridge

nicnic Supporter 398 · January 25, 2018

Serial Number 2775757 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 220
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

nostunk Supporter 15 · December 2, 2013

Serial Number 2775860 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 220
Size changed from 18 to 16
Plate changed from Full to Bridge

rickpinkley 5 · July 29, 2013

Serial Number 2775763 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 220
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Hampden Grade No. 220 Pocket Watch