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 Railway Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Private Label(s) in Run:

The Governor

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1020864
Grade: Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 7 (1.79%)

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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.


BJBURN 29 · June 4, 2020

Serial Number 1020650 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2019

Serial Number 1020650 was reported as accurate.

toughnut2477 5 · June 29, 2018

Serial Number 1020652 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2018

Serial Number 1020756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2016

Serial Number 1020720 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Railway

Anonymous · November 20, 2013

Serial Number 1020864 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Railway
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch