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 North American Railway Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: North American Railway

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 1560548
Grade: North American Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1901
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Sunrise
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: North American
Railway
21 Jewels.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 9 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.09% Analyzing 78 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.


VICTORIAN1859 82 · February 5, 2024

Serial Number 1560964 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2022

Serial Number 1560905 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 468 · April 16, 2022

Serial Number 1560973 was reported as accurate.

BJBURN 29 · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 1560722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2019

Serial Number 1560722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2017

Serial Number 1560876 was reported as accurate.

jstupid 1 · October 25, 2017

Serial Number 1560644 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have this serial number: it is marked “North
American Railway” and not “John Hancock”.
Movement picture attached in “My Collection”.
Curator Response: Thanks for your report and image upload. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John Hancock to North American Railway
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

jstupid 1 · October 25, 2017

Serial Number 1560644 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John Hancock to North American Railway

Anonymous · January 1, 2017

Serial Number 1560752 was reported as accurate.

tpicket 11 · September 22, 2013

Serial Number 1560733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 1560548 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade North American Railway Pocket Watch