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: 1566179
Grade: New Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1901
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: v52.245
Registry Population: 4 (0.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.35% Analyzing 97 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 · August 30, 2022

Serial Number 1566318 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2022

Serial Number 1566402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 1566179 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 470 · March 11, 2018

Serial Number 1566273 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2014

Serial Number 1566183 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · July 5, 2014

Serial Number 1566037 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · April 13, 2014

Serial Number 1566409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2014

Serial Number 1566096 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade New Railway Pocket Watch