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 J.C. Perry Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: J.C. Perry

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 674472
Grade: J.C. Perry
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1891
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Perry
Canton, Ohio.
Patent Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 5 (0.74%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 53 Sales

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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.


winterwolf Supporter 97 · November 2, 2019

Serial Number 674472 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hunting movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

Anonymous · October 7, 2019

Serial Number 673823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2017

Serial Number 674283 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 674310 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Perry to J.C. Perry
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · November 22, 2013

Serial Number 673952 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from New Railway to J.C. Perry
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · November 18, 2013

Serial Number 673952 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden serial number 673952, along with the rest
of the range of 673901-674000 (this range may
start at 673,801), is 15-jewel Perry grade,
adjusted movement.

By the way, the 17-jewel, New Railway grade is
described in catalogs as being adjusted to 6
positions.

Best regards,
Kent
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from New Railway to J.C. Perry
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Hampden Grade J.C. Perry Pocket Watch