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:

W J Newton
Jacob Young New Orleans, Louisiana

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1334812
Grade: New Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j
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: 11 (2.20%)
$ 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 · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 1334571 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2019

Serial Number 1334558 was reported as accurate.

cjharrisn 5 · January 5, 2019

Serial Number 1334812 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2016

Serial Number 1334647 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2014

Serial Number 1334882 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to New Railway
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · October 11, 2013

Serial Number 1334506 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John Hancock to New Railway
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j

Anonymous · October 11, 2013

Serial Number 1334506 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John Hancock to New Railway
Jewels changed from 21j to 23j
Hampden Grade New Railway Pocket Watch