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: 2143174
Grade: Railway
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1905
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: v52.219
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)
$ 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.


brandon0322 1 · October 24, 2023

Serial Number 2143696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2023

Serial Number 2143696 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2023

Serial Number 2143231 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · June 15, 2022

Serial Number 2143174 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2021

Serial Number 2143994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2021

Serial Number 2143735 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2020

Serial Number 2143733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2020

Serial Number 2143468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 2143448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2018

Serial Number 2143885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2018

Serial Number 2143425 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · December 29, 2017

Serial Number 2143998 was reported as accurate.

garydem 1 · December 9, 2014

Serial Number 2143230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2014

Serial Number 2143230 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2014

Serial Number 2143903 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SN 2,143,903 is marked "ADJUSTED TO FIVE
POSITIONS" on barrel bridge; all else correct
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · July 15, 2014

Serial Number 2143950 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 2143950 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5

Anonymous · April 27, 2014

Serial Number 2143807 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 0 to 5
Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch