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: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 69948
Grade: Railway
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1877
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.94% Analyzing 273 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.


nelsontl228 30 · October 7, 2021

Serial Number 69975 was reported as accurate.

wepouaout 23 · September 9, 2020

Serial Number 69948 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2017

Serial Number 69973 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2016

Serial Number 69928 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch