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

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 481277 Question Mark
Grade: Railway Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, Ohio.
Railway
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.508 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (1.43%) 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.


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