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
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 819577
Grade: No. 109 D (in split flag)
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Size: 16s
Jewels: 13j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.2, 58
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, O
[D in Split Flag]
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 2 (4.00%)

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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.


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 617 · 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