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 Special Railway Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Special Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Private Label(s) in Run:

CPR

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 768104
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1892
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Special Railway
Canton, Ohio.
Patent Pinion.
Adjusted
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 11 (2.44%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.39% Analyzing 504 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 24, 2023

Serial Number 768417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2021

Serial Number 768010 was reported as accurate.

bunnspecial 2 · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 768433 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SPECIAL Railway Patent Pinion Adjusted Canton,
Ohio
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from New Railway to Special Railway
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

MichaelB 150 · December 7, 2016

Serial Number 768318 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · December 23, 2015

Serial Number 768318 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2015

Serial Number 768043 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch