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 Watch Co.

Grade: No. 104 SR (in flag)

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 816716
Grade: No. 104 SR (in flag)
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Gold Ring
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Micrometer
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.2, 58
Movement Markings: [SR in Flag]
HWCo
Canton, O.
17 Jewels.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.270
Registry Population: 8 (1.60%)

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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 · March 1, 2024

Serial Number 816607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2021

Serial Number 816577 was reported as accurate.

cougwatch Supporter 125 · January 20, 2018

Serial Number 816736 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement finish= 2 tone, Hampden lookup table by
Henry Burgell on Chapter 149 web page shows this
as a "model 2, Grade 104-SR in flag", Guide book
shows model 2 as hunter movement, model 3 as OF
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to No. 104 Sr (in Flag)
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

Anonymous · October 22, 2017

Serial Number 816839 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My 816839 is a 17J movement

Anonymous · April 28, 2017

Serial Number 816728 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to No. 104 Sr (in Flag)
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

Anonymous · August 3, 2016

Serial Number 816664 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2015

Serial Number 816527 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 19, 2014

Serial Number 816795 was reported as accurate.