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: 1201272
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, Ohio
Special Railway
23 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 20 (2.74%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.64% Analyzing 111 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 · October 4, 2022

Serial Number 1201858 was reported as accurate.

funkywatches 69 · February 12, 2022

Serial Number 1201672 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2022

Serial Number 1201888 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 143 · November 15, 2021

Serial Number 1201836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2021

Serial Number 1201447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2021

Serial Number 1201887 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: They are adjusted 5 positions.

Anonymous · March 18, 2019

Serial Number 1201380 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · December 10, 2018

Serial Number 1201272 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2018

Serial Number 1201834 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2018

Serial Number 1201350 was reported as accurate.

hhwhity1 11 · June 15, 2018

Serial Number 1201393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2018

Serial Number 1201458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2017

Serial Number 1201806 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2017

Serial Number 1201786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2017

Serial Number 1201908 was reported as accurate.

rock862 242 · August 14, 2016

Serial Number 1201745 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2016

Serial Number 1201762 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2015

Serial Number 1201393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2015

Serial Number 1201806 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

okiejohn 379 · December 2, 2013

Serial Number 1201272 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4
Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch