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. 44 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 44

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.B. Chambers & Co.

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Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 732981 Question Mark
Grade: No. 44 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1892 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske 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: v52.608 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.67%) 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 · January 4, 2022

Serial Number 732980 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label J.B. CHAMBERS &Co. On the movement
and dial
The grade is 42
And is marked 16j on the movement as well
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. This movement appears to be more consistent with a Grade No. 44 classification (18-Size, Model 2, 16 Jewels, Teske Regulator). Let me know if you have information that supports the No. 42 classification more accurately. Thanks!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 44
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j

Anonymous · February 5, 2017

Serial Number 732949 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 44
Jewels changed from 15j to 16j
Hampden Grade No. 44 Pocket Watch