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 North American Railway Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: North American Railway

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1443376
Grade: North American Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: 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: 11 (1.45%)

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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.


bwcrtime 188 · March 19, 2024

Serial Number 1443753 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2023

Serial Number 1443674 was reported as accurate.

Chronified Supporter 212 · October 7, 2021

Serial Number 1443402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2020

Serial Number 1443958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2020

Serial Number 1443868 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2019

Serial Number 1443201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2019

Serial Number 1443266 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2017

Serial Number 1443954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2017

Serial Number 1443222 was reported as accurate.

dwbsr 42 · September 16, 2016

Serial Number 1443376 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is a model 3, NOT a 4
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

dwbsr 42 · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 1443376 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: It has a full plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

dwbsr 42 · September 9, 2016

Serial Number 1443376 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is OPEN FACE, not hunting.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · June 21, 2014

Serial Number 1443881 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade North American Railway Pocket Watch