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: 1231690
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
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
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 10 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.55% Analyzing 151 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 17, 2023

Serial Number 1231565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2022

Serial Number 1231739 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2022

Serial Number 1231768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2022

Serial Number 1231569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2021

Serial Number 1231569 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2021

Serial Number 1231797 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It doesn’t say how many adjustments there are
but the movement does say adjusted. I’m assuming
it’s 5 since the only two options were 0 or 5.
Everything else is accurate.

Thank you for everything you do to maintain this
site and preserve the history of pocket watches,
we all appreciate your efforts!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. You are correct. This watch would have been factory-adjusted to five positions. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

winterwolf Supporter 97 · November 30, 2018

Serial Number 1231690 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2017

Serial Number 1231740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2017

Serial Number 1231522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2016

Serial Number 1231616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2016

Serial Number 1231616 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

picosonoio 3 · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 1231893 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2016

Serial Number 1231768 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2016

Serial Number 1231569 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a two tone movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Salasjulio05 3 · December 13, 2014

Serial Number 1231565 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2014

Serial Number 1231565 was reported as accurate.

wasiv101 4 · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 1231713 was reported as accurate.

bowfinn 52 · September 8, 2013

Serial Number 1231544 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked Special Railway---23
jewels---adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from New Railway to Special Railway
Jewels changed from 17j to 23j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch