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 Chester Woolworth Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Chester Woolworth

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 144088
Grade: Chester Woolworth
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1879
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 16 (1.33%)

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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.


Narbrich 1 · February 16, 2021

Serial Number 144514 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · February 5, 2021

Serial Number 144951 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · August 27, 2020

Serial Number 144908 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 144908 is marked ‘Adjusted’.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 144126 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 144727 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · December 14, 2018

Serial Number 144737 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · September 20, 2016

Serial Number 144075 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · April 12, 2016

Serial Number 145016 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · March 31, 2016

Serial Number 144869 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Klinej54 22 · September 19, 2015

Serial Number 144008 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is marked "adjusted" No indication of
the number of adjustments
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

redsox1 74 · November 25, 2014

Serial Number 144308 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Regulator is a Tucker
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · October 24, 2014

Serial Number 144135 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

pivotkiller 23 · August 13, 2014

Serial Number 144451 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · March 30, 2014

Serial Number 144706 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

LTCPHIL 5 · July 5, 2013

Serial Number 144088 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth
Hampden Grade Chester Woolworth Pocket Watch