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 Watch Co.

Grade: Special Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 981489
Grade: Special Railway
Model: 2, 3, or 4
Estimated Production Year: 1896
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
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 9 (3.00%)

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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 · March 14, 2022

Serial Number 981329 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2022

Serial Number 981554 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2021

Serial Number 981554 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · July 3, 2021

Serial Number 981546 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: New Railway
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Highlander 7 · June 8, 2013

Serial Number 981489 was reported as accurate.

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