Hampden Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1897437 (Grade Railway)

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From the American Horology Archive:

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Railway

Manufacturer:	Hampden
Manufacturer Location:	Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number:	1897437
Grade:	Railway
Model:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1904
Size:	16s
Jewels:	19j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Regulator:	Hampden Star
Pallet Jewel Material:	Sapphire
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Dial Feet Locations:	24.5, 37.52, 58

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Anonymous · April 16, 2020

Serial Number 1897417 was reported as inaccurate.

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Anonymous · April 12, 2020

Serial Number 1897417 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel finish, single roller

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