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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 972937 Question Mark
Grade: Anchor Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.00%) Question Mark

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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 · July 19, 2024

Serial Number 972581 was reported as accurate.

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