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: 1469767
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Flower Bullseye
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Micrometer
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, Ohio.
Special Railway
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 5 (1.02%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.82% Analyzing 128 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 · February 19, 2022

Serial Number 1469549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2018

Serial Number 1469528 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Open face and model 3
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 4 to 3

tobpec Supporter 31 · May 14, 2018

Serial Number 1469528 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Two Tone colored movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch