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: 3636589
Grade: Wm. McKinley
Model: 4 or 5
Estimated Production Year: 1917
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: 3 (0.60%)

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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 3, 2017

Serial Number 3636843 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels - 16s - Wm. McKinley
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from The Mary Jane to Wm. Mckinley
Size changed from 8/0 to 16
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever or Pendant
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

dwbsr 42 · July 5, 2014

Serial Number 3636546 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16s - Open Face - Pendent Set - marked 17 Jewels
and Adjusted - Wm McKinley
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