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 Gladiator Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Gladiator

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 778498
Grade: Gladiator
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Size: 18s
Jewels: 9j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Gladiator
Canton, Ohio.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)

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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.


Matticus 14 · June 8, 2018

Serial Number 778432 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Gilt finish
Open face configuration
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3
Hampden Grade Gladiator Pocket Watch