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: 3696403 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
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Patent 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.531 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (4.67%) 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 · February 19, 2023

Serial Number 3696392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2022

Serial Number 3696276 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked "No. 555" over the crown wheel,
but with a Chronometer dial. Mixed run? Cheers.
duffy l.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Chronometer to No. 555
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

avpalermo Supporter 645 · May 16, 2019

Serial Number 3696394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2017

Serial Number 3696278 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Chronometer to No. 555
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · May 22, 2017

Serial Number 3696341 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 3696298 was reported as accurate.

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