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 Hampden Watch Co. Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Hampden Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 116038 Question Mark
Grade: Hampden Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1878 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (5.00%) 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.


okiejohn 395 · December 5, 2023

Serial Number 116038 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Does not appear to be a "Railway" grade. Key wind,
key set. "Hampden Lookup Table" by Henry Burgell,
NAWCC Chapter 149 says it is a Grade 40, 18s 15j.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This particular movement predates the assigned numbering system, so it would be classified as the "Hampden Watch Co." grade and likely features 11 jewels. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Railway to Hampden Watch Co.
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

okiejohn 395 · December 5, 2023

Serial Number 116038 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Railway to Hampden Watch Co.
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hampden Grade Hampden Watch Co. Pocket Watch