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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3148426 Question Mark
Grade: No. 314 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1913 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.0, 37.7, 58.1 Question Mark
Movement Markings: HWCo.
Canton, O.
No. 314
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Five
Positions
Double Roller
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (1.50%) Question Mark

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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 · September 1, 2023

Serial Number 3148426 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels
Openface
Adjusted 5 position
#314
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 Unknown to No. 314
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · April 26, 2022

Serial Number 3148619 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 601 · April 8, 2022

Serial Number 3148516 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: A small detail but my example 3148516..
has black movement inlay color, not gilt.. Thx.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 13, 2018

Serial Number 3148520 was reported as accurate.

jayjiang0830 47 · December 14, 2017

Serial Number 3148546 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5 position adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · November 18, 2016

Serial Number 3148582 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · May 25, 2013

Serial Number 3148464 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Looking at my watch, it measures closer to 37 mm,
which according to charts brings it in at a size
of 8s. It also states on the movement - 21
jewels, Adjusted five positions "doubleroller"
3148464, along with the Hampden logo and CANTON,O.
stamped. If youwould like photos, email me at
lao783 *****@att.net
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 314
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Hampden Grade No. 314 Pocket Watch