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:

Quarles Bros

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1239181
Grade: New Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 7 (1.75%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.41% Analyzing 98 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.


mdmiller99 Supporter 33 · April 13, 2023

Serial Number 1239181 was reported as accurate.

mdmiller99 Supporter 33 · September 28, 2022

Serial Number 1239181 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 1239288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2014

Serial Number 1239194 was reported as accurate.

spokes1 8 · November 20, 2013

Serial Number 1239100 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade New Railway Pocket Watch