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: 657073
Grade: Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1890
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Railway
Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, Ohio.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 1 (3.33%)

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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 28, 2020

Serial Number 657073 was reported as accurate.

jlovell999 1 · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 657073 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is an ebay movement at which I'm considering.
Movement is stamped "Railway" but it is not a
key-wind movement.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Hampden-size-18-
Railway-Grade-Model-1-16-Jewel-pocket-watch-NOT-RU
NNING/264854222107
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 15j
Factory Model changed from 1 to 3
Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch