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: 2194974
Grade: North American Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Hampden Star
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
Adjusted
21 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.22% 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · December 9, 2022

Serial Number 2194955 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : s/n 2194955 is a NA Railway model. Thx
eBay item number:204173920333
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from The Dueber Watch Co. to North American Railway

redjms Hampden Expert 56 · September 12, 2016

Serial Number 2194974 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This Serial # is a North American Railway, not a
Dueber Watch Co. [NAWCC has it as a John Hancock
which is also wrong]. The Dial is a Private Label
signed J.R. Haynes, Carpenter, W.VA.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Dueber Watch Co. to North American Railway
Hampden Grade North American Railway Pocket Watch