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: 3697568 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: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star 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: v52.518 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (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 · June 2, 2023

Serial Number 3697670 was reported as accurate.

billreid 143 · January 18, 2023

Serial Number 3697568 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked "No. 555.", not marked
Chronometer. Up for bid but will close shortly

https://www.ebay.com/itm/404101965768
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
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · November 1, 2022

Serial Number 3697630 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is also clearly marked "No. 555" and is a
Model 5. Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Chronometer to No. 555
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Crivera 1 · October 6, 2021

Serial Number 3697593 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 10, 2020

Serial Number 3697618 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a "No. 555" grade model 5 pocket watch
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Chronometer to No. 555
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · June 24, 2016

Serial Number 3697621 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 3697592 was reported as accurate.

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