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: 3397950
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: v52.407
Registry Population:
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2 (0.16%)

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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 17, 2020

Serial Number 3397877 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 26, 2017

Serial Number 3397831 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2017

Serial Number 3397983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2014

Serial Number 3398807 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3398807: New Railway, 21 jewels, adj. 5 pos.,
nickel, SP,
http://forum.watch.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid
=878550&d=1419423101
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to New Railway
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Railroad Grade changed from ? to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · December 24, 2014

Serial Number 3398807 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to New Railway
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Railroad Grade changed from ? to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · December 24, 2014

Serial Number 3398807 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to New Railway
Size changed from Unknown to 16
Railroad Grade changed from ? to Yes
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · September 21, 2013

Serial Number 3398500 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade New Railway Pocket Watch