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

Private Label(s) in Run:

C.P. Barnes & Bro

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 170640 Question Mark
Grade: Railway Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1880 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.678 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (2.16%) 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.


cbzimm Supporter 508 · May 28, 2025

Serial Number 170348 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Railway,hunting case,nickel,adjusted,gilded screw
set jewel settings,stem wind lever set,double sunk
dial
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 71 to Railway
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Configuration changed from Adaptable to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Jewels changed from 11j to 15j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 7, 2023

Serial Number 170466 was reported as accurate.

bitucker 20 · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 170614 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch