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: 2586278
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: The Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, O.
Special
Railway
21 Jewels
Adjusted
To Five Positions
Double Roller
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 81 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 · May 11, 2023

Serial Number 2586228 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2020

Serial Number 2586229 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 19, 2019

Serial Number 2586229 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 7, 2018

Serial Number 2586262 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Just4orfun 117 · July 28, 2018

Serial Number 2586278 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Just4orfun 117 · July 26, 2018

Serial Number 2586278 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Just4orfun 117 · July 25, 2018

Serial Number 2586278 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I think this must be a railroad grade watch ? It
was made for railway use. Nice watch.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The estimated production date of 1909 is shortly after the majority of American railroads began adopting standards requiring watches be open face (pendant at 12:00 position) to be accepted into service. However, the estimated production date is expected to have a tollerance of +/- 5 years. Prior to 1906-1908, this watch would have been accepted on most railroads. It has been designated in the database as "no" due to the estimated production year.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Just4orfun 117 · July 25, 2018

Serial Number 2586278 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 21, 2018

Serial Number 2586219 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · September 12, 2016

Serial Number 2586376 was reported as accurate.

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