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
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 3148516
Grade: No. 314
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Hampden Star
Hairspring: Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.0, 37.7, 58.1
Movement Markings: HWCo.
Canton, O.
No. 314
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Five
Positions
Double Roller
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 6 (1.50%)

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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 543 · 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