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:

Ball's Standard Superior Grade

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 481277
Grade: Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, Ohio.
Railway
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 1 (1.43%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.33% Analyzing 270 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.


bubba70 543 · July 20, 2019

Serial Number 481277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2019

Serial Number 481277 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a model 4 Grade Railway 15 jewels
adjusted open face lever set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Verified as 18-Size Model 3 Railway with 15 Jewels in Gold Settings [eBay #254294046800].
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Railway
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever
Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch