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.

Grade: Wm. McKinley

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 3417324
Grade: Wm. McKinley
Model: 4 or 5
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Stripe
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
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: Wm. McKinley
HWCo.
Canton, O.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.335
Registry Population: 4 (0.80%)

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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 6, 2022

Serial Number 3417342 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 557 · February 20, 2022

Serial Number 3417324 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dear curator : s/n 3417324 Is a William McKinley
model.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275161867406?hash=item40
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Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 98 to Wm. Mckinley
Adjusted changed from No to Yes