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 Special Railway Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Special Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 2356787
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1907
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: The Hampden Watch Co.
Special Railway
23 Jewels
Canton O.
Adjusted
To Five Positions
Safety Pinion
Double Roller
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.260
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.64% Analyzing 111 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.


redjms Hampden Expert 56 · June 9, 2020

Serial Number 2356725 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from New Railway to Special Railway
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · April 20, 2020

Serial Number 2356725 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade; Special Railway
Model; 4
Finish; Two Tone.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from New Railway to Special Railway
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · November 19, 2017

Serial Number 2356780 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch