Pocket Watch Database

Movement Specs Population Registry 2 Value For Sale Sell Your Watch Save to My Collection Print Page
Sell Your Watch Save to My Collection Print Page Find a Mainspring Find a Balance Staff
Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hampden/2990107
Access Date: May 23, 2024

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. 260 Pocket Watch
Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 260

Private Label(s) in Run:

W.J. Johnston Co. No. 260

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2990107
Grade: No. 260
Variation: W.J. Johnston Co. Special
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1912
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Movement Markings: Hampden
Canton, O.
17 Jewels.
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.297
Registry Population: 2 (1.00%)
Value Guide
What is My Watch Worth?
Have a Question?
Ask the experts in The Pocket Watch Group

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 2 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
Create a FREE account or login to view the population registry and add your watch to the registry.
Create a Free Account

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?
Yes
No
Why Might This Information Be Incorrect?

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 551 · April 16, 2023

Serial Number 2990107 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : This is also identical to grade 240 or
vice versa? Thx eBay item number:175690633471
Curator Response: No. 260 - Yes, indeed.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 551 · December 14, 2022

Serial Number 2990012 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: s/n 2990012 = Unknown/Johnston model.
Thx
eBay item number:255872795889
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/ham
pden/2774367
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Wm. Mckinley to No. 260
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

Z22Z23 3 · March 10, 2021

Serial Number 2990194 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open Face, not Hunting
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Wm. Mckinley to No. 260
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

Anonymous · March 10, 2021

Serial Number 2990194 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Wm. Mckinley to No. 260
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Hampden Grade No. 260 Pocket Watch