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

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1285842
Grade: New Railway
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.221
Registry Population: 5 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.50% Analyzing 67 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 · April 30, 2023

Serial Number 1285786 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is Model 4 and has a Star Wheel
Regulator
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 1285851 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 1285939 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2015

Serial Number 1285842 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 5 to 4
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · March 23, 2014

Serial Number 1285863 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 5 to 4
Hampden Grade New Railway Pocket Watch