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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3696109 Question Mark
Grade: No. 555 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1918 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Stripe Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometer Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58 Question Mark
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, O.
21 Jewels
Adjusted to Five Positions
Double Roller
Safety Pinion
No. 555
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (2.11%) Question Mark

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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 · November 8, 2022

Serial Number 3696109 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

okiejohn 397 · December 20, 2019

Serial Number 3696150 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · November 16, 2017

Serial Number 3696118 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · January 17, 2015

Serial Number 3696109 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hampden Grade No. 555 Pocket Watch