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 Springfield Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Springfield

Private Label(s) in Run:

Boston Watch Co.
H.R. Woodward - Norwich, Conn.
Gray Brothers - Postville, Iowa

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 203001 Question Mark
Grade: Springfield Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1881 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Train: Slow Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (1.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -17.07% Analyzing 70 Sales Question Mark

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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 630 · October 13, 2019

Serial Number 203134 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Springfield grade. 11 jewels, slow train, stamped
regulator index.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Rugers1234 7 · October 12, 2018

Serial Number 203102 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is marked H R Woodward Norwich CONN other
wise it is correct
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Acme69runner 24 · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 203008 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Anonymous · January 31, 2014

Serial Number 203188 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Springfield

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number 203008 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch is keywind keyset
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Boston Watch Co. to Springfield

Anonymous · May 19, 2013

Serial Number 203008 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Boston Watch Co. to Springfield
Hampden Grade Springfield Pocket Watch