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: 1502171
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 6 (2.00%)

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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.


JointVenture Supporter 102 · March 3, 2022

Serial Number 1502183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2022

Serial Number 1502183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 2, 2019

Serial Number 1502173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2013

Serial Number 1502148 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch