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 New Railway Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: New Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Private Label(s) in Run:

Geo. R. Calhoun & Co.

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1204548
Grade: New Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: HWCo
Canton, Ohio.
New Railway
23 Jewels.
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 1 (2.04%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.36% Analyzing 96 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.


Anonymous · January 11, 2018

Serial Number 1204511 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to New Railway
Hampden Grade New Railway Pocket Watch