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:

Forest City
G.W. Brumm Boise City, Id.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 117007 Question Mark
Grade: Chester Woolworth Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1878 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.633 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.54%) 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.


Anonymous · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 117056 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · October 31, 2014

Serial Number 117112 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 117112 has the micro regulator with the round
capture and otherwise looks identical to
pivotkiller's 144451 pictured here.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · October 31, 2014

Serial Number 117112 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth
Hampden Grade Chester Woolworth Pocket Watch