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
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 629858
Grade: Railway
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 6 (1.50%)
$ 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.


Tylerblue28 Supporter 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