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. 109 D (in split flag) Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 109 D (in split flag)

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 819551 Question Mark
Grade: No. 109 D (in split flag) Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.2, 58 Question Mark
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, O
[D in Split Flag]
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.608 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (4.00%) 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 · December 12, 2020

Serial Number 819577 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 634 · November 14, 2018

Serial Number 819577 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Strange movement. All the serial numbers match on
the plates. It's 13 jewels. Top plate is
jeweled. Pallet cock is jeweled and the center
wheel is jeweled on both sides. I have it apart
will upload photo
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images uploads (always extremely helpful). I have updated the database accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 108 D (in Flag) to No. 109 D (in Split Flag)
Jewels changed from 17j to 13j
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hampden Grade No. 109 D (in split flag) Pocket Watch