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

Private Label(s) in Run:

Ball's Standard
Ball's Standard Superior Grade
Ball's Standard High Grade
Made for Wisconsin Central R.W.
Ball's Standard Superior Grade

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 761840
Grade: Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1892
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Ball's Standard
Superior Grade.
Hampden Watch Co.
Adjusted.
Patent Pinion
Trade Mark
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.246
Registry Population: 2 (1.00%)

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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 · August 11, 2022

Serial Number 761866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2022

Serial Number 761866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2021

Serial Number 761829 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Railway
Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch