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
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 834969
Grade: No. 215
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Size: 6s
Jewels: 16j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 12.9, 37, 50.4
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 1 (0.20%)

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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 · 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