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

Private Label(s) in Run:

Emeleine

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Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 100147 Question Mark
Grade: Chester Woolworth Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1878 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Chester Woolworth
Springfield, Mass.
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.67%) 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 628 · August 28, 2021

Serial Number 100229 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is not adjusted, just for notes in the
observation section.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 628 · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 100352 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 628 · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 100517 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 15 jewel, Chester Woolworth, Adjusted.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Chester Woolworth
Jewels changed from 9J to 15j

Anonymous · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 100362 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Hampden Grade Chester Woolworth Pocket Watch