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: 874117
Grade: New Railway
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: New Railway
17 Jewels
Canton, Ohio
Adjusted
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 6 (3.00%)
$ 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 · July 21, 2022

Serial Number 874034 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is hunter movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

wepouaout 23 · February 20, 2022

Serial Number 874117 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2018

Serial Number 874103 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 874126 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked NEW Railway
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to New Railway
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

timerestored 278 · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 874126 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to New Railway
Hampden Grade New Railway Pocket Watch