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. 31 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 31

Private Label(s) in Run:

Continental
Metropolis

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 105783
Grade: No. 31
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1878
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 6 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.56% Analyzing 84 Sales

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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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · August 19, 2022

Serial Number 105554 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : Mvmnt 105554 or 105551 is an 11j 18s
Hunter marked Continental.. Thx

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255679042008?hash=item3b
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Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #255679042008]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John Hancock to No. 31
Jewels changed from 21j to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Rcardkidz 3398 · August 15, 2021

Serial Number 105893 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Hayward to No. 31

LeonardC46 15 · April 25, 2017

Serial Number 105656 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewel
John Hancock
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Hayward to No. 31

Anonymous · May 30, 2013

Serial Number 105622 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a stem wind ,lever set .all other factors
accurate
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 30 to No. 31
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Hampden Grade No. 31 Pocket Watch