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. 69 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 69

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 784423
Grade: No. 69
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, Ohio.
17 Jewels.
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 5 (1.67%)

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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 · May 17, 2023

Serial Number 784576 was reported as accurate.

dwillis205 Supporter 13 · October 28, 2017

Serial Number 784423 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 1. Jewel count is 17 vice 15.
2. Config. is Open Face vice Hunting.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 49 to No. 69
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · June 13, 2016

Serial Number 784510 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 69
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 30, 2014

Serial Number 784510 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No, the movement is 17 jewel, not 15 jewel and it
is not a Hunter Case movement (HC)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 49 to No. 69
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3
Hampden Grade No. 69 Pocket Watch