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 Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Wm. McKinley

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 3110241
Grade: Wm. McKinley
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 or 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Movement Markings: HWCo.
Canton, O.
Wm. McKinley
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.221
Registry Population: 12 (1.09%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.68% Analyzing 593 Sales

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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 · October 5, 2023

Serial Number 3110880 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · May 10, 2022

Serial Number 3111049 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : please compare to these examples
…https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/h
ampden/2774367

Anonymous · January 9, 2021

Serial Number 3111049 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This 16s 17j Private Label W.J.Johnston, with a
special damaskeening pattern and Hampden marked in
script they were made for and sold by W.J.Johnston
Co. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 30, 2020

Serial Number 3110432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2020

Serial Number 3111063 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Everything correct in description, except movement
is marked "Hampden", not "Wm McKinley".
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · November 5, 2019

Serial Number 3110522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2019

Serial Number 3110893 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2014

Serial Number 3110425 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

barrypiggott 88 · October 19, 2014

Serial Number 3110620 was reported as accurate.

19jrailway 12 · November 24, 2013

Serial Number 3111072 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model 4, pendant set, 17 jewels, adjusted, special
fish- scale damaskeening and fancy script
"Hampden" signature for W.J. Johnston Co.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Wm. Mckinley
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Hampden Grade Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch