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: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 230301
Grade: New Railway
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1882
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: New Railway
17 Jewels
Canton, Ohio.
Pat Pinion.
Adjusted
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 3 (6.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.11% Analyzing 75 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 · May 7, 2022

Serial Number 230303 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · April 9, 2022

Serial Number 230301 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : s/n 230301 is a 17j New Railway, 18s.
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Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Railway to New Railway
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Hampden Grade New Railway Pocket Watch