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

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1501661
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Gold Circle
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
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: Special Railway
HWCo
Canton, Ohio
Adjusted
21 Jewels
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 · 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