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. 107 D Star (in flag)

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 848238
Grade: No. 107 D Star (in flag)
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Regulator: Micrometer
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.2, 58
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, O.
[D Star in Flag]
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 5 (0.77%)

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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 2, 2024

Serial Number 848561 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

frich01 Supporter 23 · January 15, 2024

Serial Number 848163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 848566 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Sirfub 24 · October 30, 2019

Serial Number 848238 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 848238 is a Model 2 107 D Star (in flag), hunting
movement, 17j, lever set, nickel finish, 3/4
plate, marked adjusted, nominally railroad grade
(at time of manufacture). Appears identical to
serial no. 818573 (listed in database).

Movement is currently listed on eBay here (with
photos): https://ebay.to/2N2fSlm
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #352817683549]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 107 to No. 107 D Star (in Flag)
Factory Model changed from 4 to 2
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · September 13, 2018

Serial Number 848283 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 107 to No. 107 D Star (in Flag)
Factory Model changed from 4 to 2
Plate changed from Bridge to 3/4

Anonymous · June 22, 2018

Serial Number 848600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2018

Serial Number 848600 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2017

Serial Number 848408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2016

Serial Number 848406 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 848406 is an open face configuration ...... not
hunting .
Curator Response: Please provide additional information so we can update the database accurately.

Anonymous · December 24, 2016

Serial Number 848406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2016

Serial Number 848513 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2015

Serial Number 848406 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2014

Serial Number 848465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2013

Serial Number 848173 was reported as accurate.