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  Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 612870
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Lever or Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.323
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)

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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.


giddykippa 235 · September 20, 2020

Serial Number 612550 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The Regulator is different to the diagram shown
Curator Response: Just a model diagram. Feel free to upload images of your watch for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · June 2, 2017

Serial Number 612075 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Different Regulator and it is stamped 17 Jewels,
but that stamp may have been put on after to make
it look like a higher grade. It is slightly off
center and the lettering doesn't quite match.

tictocdoc 47 · May 17, 2017

Serial Number 612869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2014

Serial Number 612167 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade  Pocket Watch