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. 98 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 98

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 3417829
Grade: No. 98
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Circular
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Standard Dial Type: Double-Pressed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Movement Markings: HWCo.
Canton, O.
No. 98
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · December 1, 2023

Serial Number 3417788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2017

Serial Number 3417903 was reported as accurate.

jdoliana 14 · July 21, 2014

Serial Number 3417654 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size 16
17 jewels
Bridge-Hunter Case
No 98 Model
Unadjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 98
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Railroad Grade changed from ? to No
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Hampden Grade No. 98 Pocket Watch