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Access Date: December 30, 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

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Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2990107 Question Mark
Grade: No. 260 Question Mark
Variation: W.J. Johnston Co. Special Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 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: v52.528 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		2 (1.00%) Question Mark
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Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
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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 612 · 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 612 · 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