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

Private Label(s) in Run:

Klein & Fink

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Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1501503 Question Mark
Grade: Special Railway Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Gold Circle Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Special Railway
HWCo
Canton, Ohio
Adjusted
21 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.446 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (1.02%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.98% Analyzing 129 Sales Question Mark

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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 · November 12, 2024

Serial Number 1501711 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2020

Serial Number 1501848 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18s 21 jewel adjusted, two tone w/Nickel and gold
wash. Screw heads are also gold washed.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone

Anonymous · November 6, 2017

Serial Number 1501784 was reported as accurate.

redjms Hampden Expert 56 · June 23, 2015

Serial Number 1501503 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model: 3. & I'm using this space to report that
this watch has been stolen.Case on file w/ the
Bibb Co. Sheriff's Dept., Macon, GA.

mynamesnotsurely 7 · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 1501878 was reported as accurate.

mynamesnotsurely 7 · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 1501878 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch