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 Anchor Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Anchor

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 972678
Grade: Anchor
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: v52.219
Registry Population: 5 (1.00%)

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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.


texnet 684 · November 3, 2021

Serial Number 972938 was reported as accurate.

Kimolsen 1 · June 22, 2019

Serial Number 972875 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Canton,Ohio needs to be on the inside.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This paritcular grade featured multiple marking variations during the production span.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

handyarrow 1 · February 1, 2019

Serial Number 972931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2019

Serial Number 972931 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2018

Serial Number 972650 was reported as accurate.

Elroy1 64 · April 25, 2014

Serial Number 972507 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Anchor (in Shield) to Anchor

Anonymous · March 20, 2014

Serial Number 972673 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Anchor (in Shield) to Anchor

Anonymous · March 20, 2014

Serial Number 972673 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Anchor (in Shield) to Anchor

Anonymous · March 20, 2014

Serial Number 972673 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Anchor (in Shield) to Anchor
Hampden Grade Anchor Pocket Watch