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. 60 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 60

Gold Jewel Settings

Private Label(s) in Run:

Ball Standard Superior Grade

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 454829
Grade: No. 60
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1887
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Teske
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 21.7, 37, 59
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 3 (1.00%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 21, 2023

Serial Number 454882 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2022

Serial Number 454790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2022

Serial Number 454790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2022

Serial Number 454790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2020

Serial Number 454954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2020

Serial Number 454954 was reported as accurate.

oldschool59 4 · May 6, 2019

Serial Number 454768 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a Ball Watch Co Private Label. The
movement is "Superior Grade" as evidenced by the
pictures provided.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and images. I have now noted the Ball Standard Superior Grade private label for this run.
Hampden Grade No. 60 Pocket Watch