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: 2582001
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Hampden Star
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Special Railway
HWCo
Canton, Ohio.
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 2 (4.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.82% Analyzing 128 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · December 23, 2022

Serial Number 2582032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2020

Serial Number 2582016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2019

Serial Number 2582001 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: data base says this is not railroad grade but
Hampden literature says it is.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Prior to reviewing the eBay listing photographs, this run was ambiguous in regard to the movement orientation, leading to the Railroad Grade designation. An openface watch of this grade would have been accepted for railroad service.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

rtwatches 943 · August 11, 2016

Serial Number 2582001 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch