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

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
Balance Type: Compensation
Regulator: Hampden Star or Patent
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
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 12 (1.71%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.46% Analyzing 57 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.


cjbrem Supporter 521 · April 25, 2023

Serial Number 1897482 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · August 11, 2022

Serial Number 1897027 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · June 30, 2022

Serial Number 1897583 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2021

Serial Number 1897656 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · May 17, 2021

Serial Number 1897539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2020

Serial Number 1897417 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 12, 2020

Serial Number 1897417 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel finish, single roller
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 1897417 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 14, 2018

Serial Number 1897342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2017

Serial Number 1897013 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · September 12, 2015

Serial Number 1897656 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2014

Serial Number 1897210 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch