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. 340 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 340

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 3411259
Grade: No. 340
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: ?
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.357
Registry Population: 3 (0.86%)

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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 · February 26, 2024

Serial Number 3411151 was reported as accurate.

shaunleatham 55 · June 25, 2020

Serial Number 3411259 was reported as accurate.

shaunleatham 55 · June 24, 2020

Serial Number 3411259 was reported as accurate.

shaunleatham 55 · June 22, 2020

Serial Number 3411259 was reported as accurate.

1dueberincanton Supporter 35 · May 6, 2019

Serial Number 3411338 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: S# 3411338 is a #340 not a William McKinley.
Robert Thouvenin
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Wm. Mckinley to No. 340
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j

Anonymous · April 1, 2016

Serial Number 3411151 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16s, 17 JEWELS, MODEL 5, GRADE 340 (MARKED ON
MOVEMENT), PENDANT SET, SAFETY PINION, BRIDGE
PLATES, MOVEMENT FINISH: NICKEL, PRODUCTION YEAR:
1920, UNADJUSTED, RR GRADE: NO
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 340
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Hampden Grade No. 340 Pocket Watch