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 Watch Co.

Grade: Special Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1205300
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 2, 3, or 4
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Size: 18s
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 1 (100.00%)

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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.


Joerealtor 74 · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 1205300 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: watch is marked "Special Railway"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from New Railway to Special Railway
Plate changed from Unknown to Full