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 No. 30 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 30

Private Label(s) in Run:

Continental
Herman Lucke - Worchester, Mass.
R. Hemsley - Montreal

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 126020
Grade: No. 30
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1879
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 13 (1.34%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.30% Analyzing 72 Sales

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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 · June 8, 2023

Serial Number 126896 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2023

Serial Number 126347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2022

Serial Number 126301 was reported as accurate.

jason4kstate 244 · June 4, 2020

Serial Number 126282 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · June 15, 2019

Serial Number 126020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2018

Serial Number 126938 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: herman lucke worchester, mass. is 11 jewel
nickel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 30
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

gezu111 64 · October 5, 2016

Serial Number 126205 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2016

Serial Number 126765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2016

Serial Number 126517 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2015

Serial Number 126501 was reported as accurate.

DanielindForest 33 · March 13, 2015

Serial Number 126705 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2014

Serial Number 126911 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 30
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Hampden Grade No. 30 Pocket Watch