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 Railway Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 170025
Grade: Railway
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Tucker
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Railway
Springfield, Mass.
Adjusted
Pat. Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 2 (5.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.88% Analyzing 120 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.


wepouaout 23 · November 28, 2018

Serial Number 170025 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel movement marked 'Railway' grade with Teske
Regulator, lever set and marked 'adjusted'.
Hunting model 2.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Railway
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch