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: 3599036
Grade: No. 98
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)

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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 · June 3, 2022

Serial Number 3599664 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · March 19, 2022

Serial Number 3599937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2021

Serial Number 3599937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2021

Serial Number 3599937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2020

Serial Number 3599055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2020

Serial Number 3599799 was reported as accurate.

barricades 1 · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 3599001 was reported as accurate.

Brianr2211 1 · March 31, 2018

Serial Number 3599013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 3599282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2017

Serial Number 3599834 was reported as accurate.

ptheys 6 · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 3599412 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: no.98 17j 16s nickel
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

mjdevo31 36 · February 28, 2015

Serial Number 3599905 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Obviously grade is 98 and jewel count is 17 since
it is stamped on the movement. Should also be in a
hunting case.
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

daddo46 991 · February 27, 2015

Serial Number 3599905 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
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

Anonymous · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 3599550 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement configuration is open-faced, not Hunting,
Production year is 1919 (within estimate)
Hampden Grade No. 98 Pocket Watch