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: 657664
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: 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.
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 13 (2.82%)

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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.


MIKEKTYLER Supporter 128 · September 29, 2022

Serial Number 657605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2019

Serial Number 657360 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 1 to 3

Anonymous · November 6, 2018

Serial Number 657340 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: RAILWAY GRADE
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 68 to Railway
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · July 28, 2017

Serial Number 657426 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 68 to Railway
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j

Anonymous · September 28, 2014

Serial Number 657664 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

SBoyd49097 5 · August 17, 2014

Serial Number 657664 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

SBoyd49097 5 · August 15, 2014

Serial Number 657664 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

SBoyd49097 5 · August 13, 2014

Serial Number 657664 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · July 26, 2014

Serial Number 657356 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SN 657356 is Hampden Watch Co, "Railway" grade
with gold jewel settings, gold balance screws, and
gold regulator scale; appears to be 15 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 68 to Railway
Jewels changed from 17j to 15j
Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch