Hampden Pocket Watch: Serial Number 128799 (Grade Chester Woolworth)

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Access Date: December 24, 2024

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From the American Horology Archive:

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Chester Woolworth

Private Label(s) in Run:

Forest City

Barnum & Earl Ypsilanti, Mich.

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Manufacturer:	Hampden
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number:	128799
Grade:	Chester Woolworth
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1879
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Regulator:	Tucker
Dial Feet Locations:	14, 36.5, 52
Case:	Various
Database Version:	v52.526
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	6 (1.22%)

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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 · October 15, 2024

Serial Number 128594 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2024

Serial Number 128614 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2020

Serial Number 128840 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · November 29, 2020

Serial Number 128840 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label: BOSTON WATCH CO., BOSTON, MASS.
U.S.A. 15J., ADJUSTED / GILT FINISH./ SERIAL NO.
128,840.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

Anonymous · November 29, 2020

Serial Number 128840 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth

winterwolf Supporter 97 · June 30, 2019

Serial Number 128799 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label only on movement: :"Forest City."
From the Hampden Watch CO. Book by Bob Arnold and
Jim Herrick
The Forest City and the Traveler are listed on
page 104 as Private Labels. ----- I think all
Hampden Private labels are more uncommon than the
standard watches.
The Hole in the Cock is another discrimator that
makes it even much more scarce. Taken from the
NAWCC site.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from Woolworth to Chester Woolworth