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 No. 31 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 31

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 114133
Grade: No. 31
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1878
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Hampden Watch Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Pat. Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 4 (0.40%)

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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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · October 28, 2021

Serial Number 114133 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement #114133 is an 11 jewel, Nickel plate,
Hampden Watch Co, Hunter.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/274883213286?hash=item40
0050f7e6:g:oCMAAOSw0lNgY243
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Springfield to No. 31
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

steve288 264 · May 6, 2019

Serial Number 114131 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Springfield to No. 31
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

hommer 29 · November 22, 2017

Serial Number 114627 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Springfield to No. 31
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Hampden Grade No. 31 Pocket Watch