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

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 3170452
Grade: Railway
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Parallel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Balance Type: Compensation
Regulator: Hampden Star
Pallet Jewel Material: Sapphire
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, O.
Railway
19 Jewels
Adjusted
To Five Positions
Double Roller.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.221
Registry Population: 17 (1.89%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 54 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 · June 19, 2023

Serial Number 3170389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2021

Serial Number 3170256 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2020

Serial Number 3170150 was reported as accurate.

Jglover 1 · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 3170538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2018

Serial Number 3170726 was reported as accurate.

Waltham21j 121 · February 6, 2018

Serial Number 3170575 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2017

Serial Number 3170790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2017

Serial Number 3170725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 3170635 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 3170315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2015

Serial Number 3170222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2015

Serial Number 3170641 was reported as accurate.

BRP461 1 · July 2, 2015

Serial Number 3170222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2015

Serial Number 3170435 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch