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. 43 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 43

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1029826 Question Mark
Grade: No. 43 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, Ohio.
Adjusted
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (1.11%) 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 597 · May 21, 2023

Serial Number 1029923 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Verification Image : 235008779692
Curator Response: Thanks!

MIKEKTYLER Supporter 128 · November 15, 2022

Serial Number 1029957 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 386 · May 22, 2021

Serial Number 1029826 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movment is two-toned, does NOT have the "3
Ball" pattern (see photo). Henry Burgell (NAWCC
Chapter 149) lookup table says this is a Grade
43,
two-tone.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, after reviewing the uploaded images, I agree with the grade 43 classification. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 3 Ball to No. 43
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5266 · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 1030000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2017

Serial Number 1029905 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade No. 43 Pocket Watch