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.
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 856134
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 4 (0.40%)

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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 · February 28, 2022

Serial Number 856789 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: model 2
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · January 17, 2018

Serial Number 856688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2015

Serial Number 856454 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 18

Anonymous · November 7, 2013

Serial Number 856509 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number 856509 is an 18-size, 7-jewel,
hunting movement with a plain regulator that is
totally unadjusted. There is no way that this
could be considered to be railroad grade.

Best regards,
Kent
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 7J
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Adjusted changed from Yes to No