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 New Railway Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: New Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1056311
Grade: New Railway
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.246
Registry Population: 5 (1.85%)

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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 · December 30, 2018

Serial Number 1056256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2018

Serial Number 1056256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2018

Serial Number 1056256 was reported as accurate.

Keepsakefinder1 1 · May 30, 2018

Serial Number 1056421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2018

Serial Number 1056421 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 12, 2018

Serial Number 1056290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2014

Serial Number 1056448 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Hampden Grade New Railway Pocket Watch