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: 648443
Grade: Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Wavy Crosshatch
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Railway
Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, Ohio.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 5 (0.91%)

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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 · October 29, 2021

Serial Number 648243 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 648508 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2019

Serial Number 648349 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is an open face movement according to
Hampden's website
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Hampden is a defunct company and does not have a website. However, in reviewing the observations in close proximity, I believe this run should be classified as a Model 3 instead of Model 2. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3

hampden 1 · April 24, 2018

Serial Number 648451 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2018

Serial Number 648451 was reported as accurate.

Kevin H 84 · November 6, 2017

Serial Number 648245 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2017

Serial Number 648571 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2017

Serial Number 648571 was reported as accurate.

surfingrandma 34 · August 2, 2016

Serial Number 648292 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch