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. 314 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 314

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2988936 Question Mark
Grade: No. 314 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Parallel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.0, 37.7, 58.1 Question Mark
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, O
No. 314
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Double Roller
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (3.00%) 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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · July 5, 2022

Serial Number 2988978 was reported as accurate.

cougwatch Supporter 125 · March 7, 2018

Serial Number 2988936 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden 12s No 314 open Face
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Molly Stark to No. 314
Size changed from 3/0 to 12
Jewels changed from 7J to 21j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 4 to 5
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4
Hampden Grade No. 314 Pocket Watch