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: 1280694
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1899
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: v52.220
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.


pmtime Supporter 400 · June 12, 2023

Serial Number 1280896 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2021

Serial Number 1280741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2021

Serial Number 1280741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2016

Serial Number 1280639 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2016

Serial Number 1280828 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Anonymous · January 14, 2016

Serial Number 1280829 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Anonymous · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 1280533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2013

Serial Number 1280692 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2013

Serial Number 1280692 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch