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 Special Railway Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Special Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2354596
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: HWCo.
Canton, Ohio
Special Railway
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.243
Registry Population: 9 (1.80%)

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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.


medhamred Supporter 112 · October 4, 2021

Serial Number 2354830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2021

Serial Number 2354850 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a nickel two-tone movement.
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #254902577768]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · February 7, 2021

Serial Number 2354786 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5

Siebefa Supporter 17 · September 18, 2019

Serial Number 2354539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2019

Serial Number 2354542 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 12, 2017

Serial Number 2354872 was reported as accurate.

redjms Hampden Expert 56 · March 20, 2017

Serial Number 2354915 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Finish; Two Tone.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 30, 2015

Serial Number 2354966 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 30, 2015

Serial Number 2354966 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 15, 2014

Serial Number 2354513 was reported as accurate.

ATTAS013 4 · October 22, 2013

Serial Number 2354596 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch