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: 3114691
Grade: Wm. McKinley
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Movement Markings: HWCo.
Canton, O.
Wm. McKinley
21 Jewels
Adjusted
To Five Positions
Double Roller
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.407
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
29 (1.88%)

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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.


chanea90 31 · November 16, 2022

Serial Number 3114112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2022

Serial Number 3113606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2022

Serial Number 3113952 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2021

Serial Number 3114520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2019

Serial Number 3114392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2019

Serial Number 3113777 was reported as accurate.

fredhocker 3 · February 27, 2019

Serial Number 3114443 was reported as accurate.

bogus22 Supporter 83 · October 31, 2018

Serial Number 3114505 was reported as accurate.

bogus22 Supporter 83 · October 31, 2018

Serial Number 3114505 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · October 20, 2018

Serial Number 3114346 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 21J , 5 Position, Lever Set, Open Face
Movement. I believe It should be listed as RRG.
It's not one of the 3-Position models.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 4, 2018

Serial Number 3114292 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Romanoa 3 · October 18, 2017

Serial Number 3114527 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2017

Serial Number 3114527 was reported as accurate.

Bidsworth 38 · April 13, 2017

Serial Number 3114668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2017

Serial Number 3113598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2017

Serial Number 3114719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2017

Serial Number 3114691 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: add adjusted to isochronism

drisen 31 · November 10, 2016

Serial Number 3114691 was reported as accurate.

Linearpcs 22 · February 1, 2016

Serial Number 3113503 was reported as accurate.

beaudiki1 10 · January 8, 2016

Serial Number 3113969 was reported as accurate.

Linearpcs 22 · January 5, 2016

Serial Number 3113503 was reported as accurate.

mikelucia Supporter 1 · December 6, 2015

Serial Number 3114987 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Wm. Mckinley
Railroad Grade changed from ? to Yes

Anonymous · November 22, 2015

Serial Number 3114868 was reported as accurate.

amethystbongo 28 · June 30, 2015

Serial Number 3114108 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · August 20, 2014

Serial Number 3113462 was reported as accurate.

esoxhunter Top Contributor Supporter 127 · June 22, 2014

Serial Number 3114346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2014

Serial Number 3113964 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2014

Serial Number 3113964 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch