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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1897692 Question Mark
Grade: Railway Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Balance Type: Compensation Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star or Patent Question Mark
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (1.71%) 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.


cjbrem Supporter 884 · April 25, 2023

Serial Number 1897482 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins 296 · August 11, 2022

Serial Number 1897027 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins 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 5266 · 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