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. 104 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 104

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 3451889
Grade: No. 104
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1916
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Micrometer
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton O.
No. 104
23 Jewels
Adjusted
To
Five
Positions
Double Roller
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.241
Registry Population: 5 (1.67%)

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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.


Ritibro 2 · March 27, 2024

Serial Number 3451863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2019

Serial Number 3451911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2018

Serial Number 3451805 was reported as accurate.

Bluejay 179 · October 23, 2015

Serial Number 3451786 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is open faced, 23 jewels, lever set,
marked five adjustments with jeweled motor barrel.
It also had a gold cap on the motor barrel and
the balance. Also marked No. 104 on the
movement. Defiantly a Railroad Grade Pocket
Watch. It also has a beautiful double sunk
original Hampden Watch Co. Montgomery Dial in a
14K white gold filled Keystone case.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4
Hampden Grade No. 104 Pocket Watch