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 Watch Co.

Grade: Special Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 635731
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 2, 3, or 4
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 4 (5.71%)

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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.


Anonymous · December 3, 2017

Serial Number 635774 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked "Railway". Is 15 jewel, 2 tone
checkerboard damaskeen.

carpen404 13 · September 22, 2014

Serial Number 635800 was reported as accurate.

wabash 134 · June 16, 2013

Serial Number 635731 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finish - Two-tone
Teske regulator
Factory upgrade, jewelled center wheel making it
a 17 jewel watch and engraved as "Special"
Railway.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Railway to Special Railway
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j