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 Railway Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Railway

Gold Jewel Settings

Private Label(s) in Run:

Lawrence
Carl Mayer Austin. Texas

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 473638
Grade: Railway
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 5 (0.71%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.88% Analyzing 120 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 · November 18, 2019

Serial Number 473570 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · October 2, 2018

Serial Number 473638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2018

Serial Number 473459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2016

Serial Number 473449 was reported as accurate.

MichaelB 150 · May 7, 2015

Serial Number 473108 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mvmt: 473108
Grade: Railway
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes

mvmt and dial are not marked Carl Mayer Austin.
Texas Not a private label watch
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Railway

Anonymous · August 5, 2013

Serial Number 473459 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Railway Pocket Watch