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

Private Label(s) in Run:

Walter & Hafner's Katy Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio
Movement Serial Number: 874546
Grade: New Railway
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
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
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 13 (2.20%)
$ 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 24, 2023

Serial Number 874986 was reported as accurate.

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

SamMihelich 17 · March 29, 2019

Serial Number 874644 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 8, 2019

Serial Number 874785 was reported as accurate.

daddo46 991 · December 21, 2018

Serial Number 874546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2018

Serial Number 874797 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2017

Serial Number 874552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2017

Serial Number 874552 was reported as accurate.

rjandladyj 183 · October 18, 2015

Serial Number 874466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2014

Serial Number 874423 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 23, 2014

Serial Number 874423 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade New Railway Pocket Watch