Antique Hampden Pocket Watches

An antique Hampden pocket watch is a 'must have' for collectors and historians. Holding a vintage Hampden pocket watch in your hand is very thought provoking. One can't help but wonder what tales this watch would tell, if we could just push back the hands of time.

The Hampden Watch Company started producing high quality watches in 1877. Each watch was made with at least 17 jewel movements. The cases were made of 14-karat-gold cases or sterling silver. The watches were beautifully crafted and most were personally engraved for their original owners.

One Hampden watch known for its exceptional quality is the railroad pocket watch. The railroad needed accurate watches to insure no accidents occurred on the tracks. The Hampden railroad watches were only produced for railroad employees. Because of the rarity antique Hampden railroad pocket watches are very valuable.

If you are interested in purchasing your own Hampden watch there are a variety of styles available. The prices usually range from around $100.00 to $4000.00. The quality and history of these antique watches is priceless. They truly live up to their slogan 'Hampden Watch Company: The World's Greatest Watch Works.'