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. 45 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 45

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 617259 Question Mark
Grade: No. 45 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (0.80%) 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.


BJBurn2 22 · June 17, 2023

Serial Number 617203 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Sorry, I meant a grade No.45, 11J, 1890. (same
as 611145 & 611334) ~Ben
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. I agree. This one is definitely more consistent with the No. 45. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John C. Dueber to No. 45
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 13, 2019

Serial Number 617503 was reported as accurate.

edruof72 1 · December 19, 2016

Serial Number 617451 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 45
Jewels changed from 17j to 11j
Hampden Grade No. 45 Pocket Watch