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: Special Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2751796
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 2, 3, or 4
Estimated Production Year: 1910
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.270
Registry Population: 1 (0.47%)

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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.


Anonymous · November 21, 2019

Serial Number 2751657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2016

Serial Number 2751775 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hi my 1910 manufactured hampden railway 21j doesnt
have twotone finish. Serial 2751775

Anonymous · March 14, 2016

Serial Number 2751775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2016

Serial Number 2751634 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden 2751634 openface stem at 12position, not
twotone probably nickel, with black script, very
clean watch, runs well.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 2751792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2014

Serial Number 2751796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2013

Serial Number 2751599 was reported as accurate.