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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 425784 Question Mark
Grade: Railway Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1886 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Railway.
Springfield, Mass.
Patent Pinion
Adjusted.
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.68% Analyzing 121 Sales Question Mark

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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.


Rcardkidz 3970 · August 25, 2024

Serial Number 425393 was reported as accurate.

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 628 · 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