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: 642929
Grade: Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
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
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 8 (1.78%)

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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 · May 17, 2022

Serial Number 642944 was reported as accurate.

Bostonjoe Top Contributor Supporter 195 · January 9, 2022

Serial Number 642887 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 90 · June 9, 2021

Serial Number 642929 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2020

Serial Number 642935 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2020

Serial Number 642732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 642693 was reported as accurate.

Pichejul 34 · September 17, 2018

Serial Number 642959 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2018

Serial Number 642966 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2017

Serial Number 642996 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch