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 Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Wm. McKinley

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2803536 Question Mark
Grade: Wm. McKinley Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 or 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Wm. McKinley
HWCo
Canton, O.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.50%) 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 594 · March 1, 2024

Serial Number 2803854 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Unmarked 105 - image - 404826630484

Dragonsfly44 1 · June 26, 2023

Serial Number 2803081 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch has an openface movement, not a hunting
movement. It is also pendant set, not lever set
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 486 · October 4, 2021

Serial Number 2803564 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2020

Serial Number 2803587 was reported as accurate.

pwilliams9874 18 · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 2803194 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Date engraved on case is 1909.

danielrdotson 2 · April 13, 2014

Serial Number 2803617 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · August 9, 2013

Serial Number 2803047 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · July 15, 2013

Serial Number 2803047 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Hampden Grade Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch