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: 982751
Grade: New Railway
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Movement Markings: New Railway
H W Co
17 Jewels
Canton, Ohio
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 1 (3.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.41% Analyzing 98 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 · January 25, 2016

Serial Number 982751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 982751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2015

Serial Number 982751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 8, 2014

Serial Number 982775 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: There is no model 5 it is a model 3.
It is not gilt it is a nickel finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 5 to 3
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · September 5, 2014

Serial Number 982775 was reported as accurate.

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