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

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 858056
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Geometric Radial
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: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: Special Railway
Hampden Watch Co.
17 Jewels
Canton, Ohio
Adjusted
Patent Pinion.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)

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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.


dcooper Supporter 221 · February 8, 2017

Serial Number 858056 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 858056 is 15 Jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Special Railway
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 3

Anonymous · September 14, 2013

Serial Number 857939 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch