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NICE Private Label H.W. Frankenstein 1879 Hampden 18S 11J Lafayette Pocket Watch
$295.00
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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/hampden/124861
Access Date: October 15, 2024

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 Lafayette Pocket Watch
Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Lafayette

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 124861 Question Mark
Grade: Lafayette Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1879 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel 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: Lafayette
Springfield Mass
Pat. Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		4 (2.00%) 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.

PyroBunny11 37 · June 23, 2018

Serial Number 124861 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's a fifteen jewel hunter. I know in the 1800s
railroad quality was different. I do not believe
this watch to be of railroad quality
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This run has been reclassified as Grade "Lafayette" which was not railroad grade. The movement likely contains 11 jewels instead of 15, consistent with other Lafayette examples during this era.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Railway to Lafayette
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 2, 2017

Serial Number 124973 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lists this movement as a Railway. The actual
Movement is labelled as a "Lafayette". It is also
listed as Adjusted and as Railroad Grade. It is
neither. It also has a standard regulator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Railway to Lafayette
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Hampden Grade Lafayette Pocket Watch