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

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 3397179
Grade: New Railway
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 24.5, 37.52, 58
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 4 (0.56%)

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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 · December 15, 2023

Serial Number 3397200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2022

Serial Number 3397421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2021

Serial Number 3397632 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 3397179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2019

Serial Number 3397179 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2017

Serial Number 3397709 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hampden serial #3397709 is marked "New Railway"
and has a wavy ray pattern damascening.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 105 to New Railway

Anonymous · March 19, 2016

Serial Number 3397408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2014

Serial Number 3397179 was reported as accurate.

usnpt109 Supporter 24 · August 8, 2014

Serial Number 3397620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2014

Serial Number 3397313 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade New Railway Pocket Watch