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. 33 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 33

Private Label(s) in Run:

Phantom Train
J.H. Starbuck Turners Falls, Mass.

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 149604
Grade: No. 33
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1879
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
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: v52.235
Registry Population: 1 (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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · January 17, 2019

Serial Number 149487 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 35 to No. 33
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 149487 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 35 to No. 33
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 149467 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 35 to No. 33
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hampden Grade No. 33 Pocket Watch