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  Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 986682
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.246
Registry Population: 7 (0.88%)

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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.


klokwiz 3 · April 5, 2024

Serial Number 986847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2022

Serial Number 986585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2021

Serial Number 986585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2021

Serial Number 986361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2015

Serial Number 986682 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2014

Serial Number 986967 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: year 1894
15 jewel nickel movement
grade 64
model 3
Railroad Grade - yes
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from Unknown to 18
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hampden Grade  Pocket Watch