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
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2988936
Grade: No. 314
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Parallel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Hampden Star
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.0, 37.7, 58.1
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, O
No. 314
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Double Roller
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)

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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