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

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 629690 Question Mark
Grade: Railway Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 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
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (1.50%) 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.


Tylerblue28 6 · January 1, 2023

Serial Number 629639 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial #629639 is 15 Jewel

States "Railway" not "New Railway"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from New Railway to Railway
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · June 11, 2020

Serial Number 629960 was reported as accurate.

Goldenblade16 3 · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 629858 was reported as accurate.

USNRet 140 · February 13, 2018

Serial Number 629852 was reported as accurate.

USNRet 140 · February 11, 2018

Serial Number 629852 was reported as accurate.

USNRet 140 · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 629852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2015

Serial Number 629908 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch