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. Johnson & Co. (Special Finish)

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2872953 Question Mark
Grade: No. 240 Question Mark
Variation: W.J. Johnston Co. Special 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: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: W.J. Johnson Special 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: v52.452 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (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.


Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 2872976 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is an openface configuration. Also is
pendant wind & set. Not marked Wm. Mckinley
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #143521334056]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Wm. Mckinley to No. 240
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Hampden Grade No. 240 Pocket Watch