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. 555 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 555

Chronometer Dial

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 3695661
Grade: No. 555
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 2 (0.40%)

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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 · July 18, 2021

Serial Number 3695912 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "15 jewels"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

bigbadgreen 10 · November 24, 2016

Serial Number 3695596 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2015

Serial Number 3695908 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: forgot to say Canton ohio
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 555
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Railroad Grade changed from ? to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · September 18, 2015

Serial Number 3695908 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16s #109 15 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 555
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Railroad Grade changed from ? to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Jbgray 3 · November 3, 2013

Serial Number 3695661 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No. 109
15 jewels
Adjustment not indicated on movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hampden Grade No. 555 Pocket Watch