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

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 255008
Grade: Railway
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1883
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 3 (0.75%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.88% Analyzing 120 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.


Anonymous · October 24, 2019

Serial Number 255301 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is 17 jewels
Canton O
Says “the hundred “ movement no 2553091
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · October 6, 2019

Serial Number 255008 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2016

Serial Number 255098 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch