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: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 768866
Grade: New Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1892
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 7 (1.27%)

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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 6, 2019

Serial Number 768547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 768547 was reported as accurate.

wabash 134 · March 16, 2018

Serial Number 768547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2017

Serial Number 768866 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 373 · October 24, 2014

Serial Number 768788 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2014

Serial Number 768549 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 5 to 3
Hampden Grade New Railway Pocket Watch