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 Lafayette Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Lafayette

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 124881
Grade: Lafayette
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1879
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
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
Movement Markings: Lafayette
Springfield Mass
Pat. Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.270
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)

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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