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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1201806 Question Mark
Grade: Special Railway Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, Ohio
Special Railway
23 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
21 (2.88%) Question Mark

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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 144 · 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 397 · 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 397 · 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