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:

J.S. Townsend Chicago

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Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 902358 Question Mark
Grade: New Railway Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Teske Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -18.75% Analyzing 100 Sales Question Mark

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 959 · March 24, 2024

Serial Number 902310 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2023

Serial Number 902358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2022

Serial Number 902770 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2021

Serial Number 902358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2020

Serial Number 902477 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18 size full plate, lever set, 17j "New Railway
with nickel plates and gilt trim, regulator and
screws. Double sunk Roman Numeral dial with fleur
de-lis hands. Has gold tone Teske patent regulator
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to New Railway
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Movement Setting changed from Lever or Pendant to Lever

Anonymous · September 22, 2019

Serial Number 902288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2018

Serial Number 902892 was reported as accurate.

otter46 Supporter 26 · August 2, 2018

Serial Number 902669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2017

Serial Number 902895 was reported as accurate.

Joerealtor 74 · May 4, 2016

Serial Number 902288 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 5 to 3

redjms Hampden Expert 56 · January 15, 2015

Serial Number 902497 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model: Model No. 3, Finish: Damasked Nickel 2 Tone
Gold Finish (gold mostly removed by old cleanings
), Plate: Full, Regulator: Teske Patent.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 5 to 3
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Oldtimelampshop 5 · January 4, 2015

Serial Number 902599 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 27, 2014

Serial Number 902497 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 5 to 3

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 902331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2014

Serial Number 902089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 902288 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade New Railway Pocket Watch