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

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 3317079
Grade: Railway
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Balance Type: Compensation
Regulator: Hampden Star or Patent
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.241
Registry Population: 18 (1.76%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 54 Sales

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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.


dcooper Supporter 223 · July 13, 2023

Serial Number 3317221 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2023

Serial Number 3317221 was reported as accurate.

foresthiker 2 · July 13, 2021

Serial Number 3317752 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My 19 Jewel has a raised gold Jewel setting. A
really nice one. I'll try to add pic.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

10mueller 38 · July 10, 2021

Serial Number 3317298 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2020

Serial Number 3317318 was reported as accurate.

inlinehunter006 20 · November 24, 2019

Serial Number 3317561 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2019

Serial Number 3317138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2019

Serial Number 3317318 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2019

Serial Number 3317960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2019

Serial Number 3318017 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels marked NUNLEY
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · September 25, 2018

Serial Number 3317752 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2018

Serial Number 3317889 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2017

Serial Number 3317750 was reported as accurate.

pmig123 1 · January 27, 2015

Serial Number 3317362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 30, 2014

Serial Number 3317630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2014

Serial Number 3317073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 3317715 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 3317715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 3317229 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch