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 Watch Co.
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 3330018
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Pendant
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 4 (0.57%)

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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 · May 11, 2023

Serial Number 3330024 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2020

Serial Number 3330317 was reported as accurate.

dwatson Supporter 7 · May 8, 2019

Serial Number 3330590 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is 12s 17j. No grade marked on movement.
Stamped "17 JEWELS", "SAFETY PINION", "CANTON, O."
Washed out finish, portions indicate it may be
two-toned.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 8/0 to 12
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · September 18, 2015

Serial Number 3330018 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a size 12 Hampden open faced pocket watch.
The only engraving on the movement is 17 Jewels,
Canton, OH, Safety Pinion. I would doubt if it is
adjusted. It is a 3/4 configuration. Pendent set
and Pendent wind. Certainly not railroad grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 12

slmiller54 7 · August 29, 2015

Serial Number 3330018 was reported as accurate.