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: 3696150
Grade: No. 555
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Stripe
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Micrometer
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, O.
21 Jewels
Adjusted to Five Positions
Double Roller
Safety Pinion
No. 555
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.296
Registry Population: 2 (2.11%)

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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 379 · 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