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: 2598587
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.383
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -16.36% Analyzing 129 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 562 · August 16, 2024

Serial Number 2598587 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16s 15j model 4 Hampden Watch Co Hunting config,
Nickel plates.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 562 · August 16, 2024

Serial Number 2598587 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 1, 2019

Serial Number 2598555 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is 15j hunter movement. Looks like 16s.
No mention of railway on the movement at all.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch