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. 215

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.B. Chambers & Co. - Chicago

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 834769 Question Mark
Grade: No. 215 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Size: 6s Question Mark
Jewels: 16j 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: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 12.9, 37, 50.4 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.581 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.40%) 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.


EVM156 Supporter 7 · January 15, 2025

Serial Number 834769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2022

Serial Number 834657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2020

Serial Number 834873 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2017

Serial Number 834969 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement in pocket watch I have has the word
"adjusted" on it. No other word or number is near
the word adjusted. I assume it therefor has 3
positions of adjustment. The movement serial
number of the watch I have is 834969. I have
pictures to post but need directions on how to do
it. The movement is in a J.B. Chamber, Chicago
pocket watch.

Anonymous · November 2, 2014

Serial Number 834717 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 215
Size changed from Unknown to 6
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4