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.

Private Label(s) in Run:

Independent Watch Co. - Fredonia, N.Y.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 125988 Question Mark
Grade: Hampden Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1879 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels 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
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (0.20%) 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 · September 18, 2021

Serial Number 125563 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked Independent Watch Co Fredonia NY
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Hampden Watch Co.
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · May 1, 2018

Serial Number 125656 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Hampden Watch Co.
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Hampden Grade Hampden Watch Co. Pocket Watch