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 Diadem Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Diadem

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2508481 Question Mark
Grade: Diadem Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1908 Question Mark
Size: 3/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 13, 38.6, 54.4 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Diadem
Canton, O.
15 Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.86% Analyzing 267 Sales 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5261 · September 24, 2024

Serial Number 2508908 was reported as accurate.

syfre92 18 · December 5, 2015

Serial Number 2508481 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It looks there is 4 different 3/0 models ;
My "Complete watch guide" say it's a Serie 2 ;
not a Serie 3 as on your picture
Look similar but the balance bridge and the train
are reversed
With the barel bridge down the balance cock is on
the right
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Molly Stark to Diadem
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · January 25, 2015

Serial Number 2508559 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Molly Stark to Diadem
Jewels changed from 7J to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Hampden Grade Diadem Pocket Watch