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:

H.C. Grawe

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 781123
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
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
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 6 (1.20%)

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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 · March 17, 2020

Serial Number 781355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2018

Serial Number 781151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2017

Serial Number 781004 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2017

Serial Number 781368 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe the movement is a toned nickel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

boblin 15 · July 21, 2015

Serial Number 781089 was reported as accurate.

Wrstratton 134 · April 11, 2014

Serial Number 781123 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch