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: 861769
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
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
17 Jewels
Canton, Ohio
Patent Pinion.
Adjusted
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.343
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -18.89% Analyzing 509 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 558 · December 8, 2021

Serial Number 861769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 861769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2019

Serial Number 861790 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Special Railway
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

tobpec Supporter 31 · December 13, 2018

Serial Number 861831 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Hampden Grade Special Railway Pocket Watch