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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 657073 Question Mark
Grade: Railway Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1890 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Railway
Hampden Watch Co.
Canton, Ohio.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (3.33%) Question Mark

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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