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. 81 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 81

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 944821
Grade: No. 81
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 5 (1.00%)

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 · April 17, 2024

Serial Number 944693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2022

Serial Number 944771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2020

Serial Number 944574 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Back of movement on serial number 944574 clearly
shows "Adjusted", but your information says "No"
for Adjusted.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 17, 2020

Serial Number 944821 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 22, 2018

Serial Number 944966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2017

Serial Number 944838 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2015

Serial Number 944611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 944666 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: not marked as adjusted
not RR grade

mtucker81 12 · September 15, 2013

Serial Number 944821 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement setting: Lever
Hampden Grade No. 81 Pocket Watch