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 Watch Co.

Grade: No. 44

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 926462
Grade: No. 44
Model: 2 or 4
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Size: 18s
Jewels: 16j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: ?
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.270
Registry Population: 8 (1.33%)

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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 550 · April 16, 2023

Serial Number 926338 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 90 · March 4, 2021

Serial Number 926233 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2020

Serial Number 926034 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2017

Serial Number 926529 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My hampden serial 926529 is stamped 16 jewels.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 80 to No. 44
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 21, 2014

Serial Number 926056 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 23, 2014

Serial Number 926063 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden serial number 926063 is marked "16 Jewels"
It lacks an "Adjusted" marking and is thus NOT
railroad grade. It is most likely a grade No. 44.

Best regards, Kent
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 80 to No. 44
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 926063 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16j
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 80 to No. 44
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No