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

Private Label(s) in Run:

Frank Mettler

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 425426
Grade: Railway
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1886
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Railway.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion
Adjusted.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 11 (1.70%)
$ 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 · November 24, 2023

Serial Number 425567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2021

Serial Number 425995 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch was inscribed with a date of Dec 12, 1874.
Database suggests mfg. date of the movement should
be 14 years later than this example. All other
info matched. Possibly watch movement was replaced
at some point. Watch is in excellent condition
and still functions.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, the case sounds like it predates the movement by quite a bit. The Hampden Watch Company did not exist in 1874.

clschott 1 · April 6, 2021

Serial Number 425653 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2020

Serial Number 425496 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · September 27, 2019

Serial Number 425426 was reported as accurate.

briscoewendell 77 · May 27, 2019

Serial Number 425562 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2018

Serial Number 425702 was reported as accurate.

hawk613 Supporter 32 · January 12, 2015

Serial Number 425578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2014

Serial Number 425768 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch