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 Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Wm. McKinley

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 3457734
Grade: Wm. McKinley
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1916
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever or Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 or 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 7 (0.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.47% Analyzing 577 Sales

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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.


Coppereye84 Supporter 9 · February 25, 2024

Serial Number 3457553 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Size 16 not 18
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 16
Plate changed from Full to Bridge

Anonymous · June 6, 2022

Serial Number 3456973 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2022

Serial Number 3456973 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 960 · November 4, 2021

Serial Number 3456933 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 3456946 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3456946 is21jewel chronometer
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Rkaminski 13 · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 3456960 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SERIAL # 3456960 IS STAMPED "17 JEWELS" ADJUSTED.
WM .McKINLEY
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 4 to 5
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Lever or Pendant

Anonymous · April 8, 2019

Serial Number 3457734 was reported as accurate.

Andrewglandis 1 · December 28, 2018

Serial Number 3457734 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2018

Serial Number 3457734 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe my movement is stamped with 17 jewels.
Thanks!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 109 to Wm. Mckinley
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever or Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

AlbertE 5 · January 18, 2018

Serial Number 3457532 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 16
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever or Pendant
Plate changed from Full to Bridge

Anonymous · January 11, 2018

Serial Number 3457020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2016

Serial Number 3457472 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · April 15, 2015

Serial Number 3456907 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade is Wm. McKinley, 15 Jewel, Size 16, marked
Adjusted.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Wm. Mckinley
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

tmodel 14 · October 5, 2014

Serial Number 3457325 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Wm. McKinley Pocket Watch