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: 1189715
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Gold Circle
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Special Railway.
HWCo
Canton, Ohio.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 4 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 81 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.


Anonymous · August 21, 2020

Serial Number 1189930 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2019

Serial Number 1189800 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 1189800 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 1189691 was reported as accurate.

redjms Hampden Expert 56 · June 21, 2018

Serial Number 1189715 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: At the time this movement was made it was a
Railway Grade Movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 28, 2014

Serial Number 1189776 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18 SIZE 21 JEWEL RAILWAY SPECIAL TWO-TONE HUNTER
Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch