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: 655968
Grade: Railway
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
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: v52.219
Registry Population: 12 (1.38%)
$ 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 655480 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: Not sure if it’s pertinent to the DB
but S/N 655480 has a Geneva Stop Works system.
Barrel is original to movement.

Anonymous · June 14, 2021

Serial Number 655190 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 10, 2021

Serial Number 655190 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2020

Serial Number 655344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2019

Serial Number 655190 was reported as accurate.

billkov 98 · March 14, 2017

Serial Number 655968 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2015

Serial Number 655996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2014

Serial Number 655790 was reported as accurate.

barrypiggott 88 · October 2, 2014

Serial Number 655852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2014

Serial Number 655607 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · May 27, 2014

Serial Number 655480 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch