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: 3311791
Grade: Wm. McKinley
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Parallel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
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: v52.219
Registry Population: 32 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.95% Analyzing 577 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.


cbzimm Supporter 468 · May 30, 2023

Serial Number 3308792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2021

Serial Number 3310178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2020

Serial Number 3310640 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2020

Serial Number 3308668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 3311332 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2019

Serial Number 3311123 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2019

Serial Number 3309472 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 3309820 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · March 14, 2019

Serial Number 3309820 was reported as accurate.

luteandpillage 1 · February 20, 2018

Serial Number 3308464 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is marked 17j. It is a stem set. Wm.
McKinley grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Wm. Mckinley
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · January 22, 2018

Serial Number 3311791 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

ShawnL Supporter 15 · November 8, 2017

Serial Number 3309655 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · February 12, 2017

Serial Number 3309761 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · January 17, 2017

Serial Number 3310838 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · July 9, 2016

Serial Number 3310184 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Actually all accurate; just to fill it the blanks
it's pendant set and therefore not railroad grade.
Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

sanjosetom 301 · February 23, 2016

Serial Number 3310443 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: open face, but pendant set so I think railroad
grade is no (1916 mfg date)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

amagde 9 · December 26, 2015

Serial Number 3308882 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Wm. Mckinley
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No

Anonymous · December 19, 2015

Serial Number 3308882 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Wm. Mckinley
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No

kevinob 2 · November 10, 2015

Serial Number 3308845 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Wm. Mckinley
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No

Anonymous · September 15, 2015

Serial Number 3311110 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · February 18, 2015

Serial Number 3308882 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Wm. Mckinley
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · February 18, 2015

Serial Number 3308882 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Wm. Mckinley
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No

lippard 14 · December 1, 2014

Serial Number 3308521 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade: Wm McKinley
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Wm. Mckinley
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

jakester1042 93 · September 3, 2014

Serial Number 3310549 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · July 10, 2014

Serial Number 3311579 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · August 18, 2013

Serial Number 3309316 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pendant Set, Movement has Adjusted only
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · May 25, 2013

Serial Number 3309042 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · May 22, 2013

Serial Number 3311442 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4
Hampden Grade Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch