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  Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 134809 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1879 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 13j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
1 (0.25%) 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.


1dueberincanton Supporter 36 · June 25, 2023

Serial Number 134809 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a private label Mermod Jaccard & Co
Goodman King
St Louis Mo
Stamped on movement 13j
Will post pics
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 13j

Anonymous · April 12, 2022

Serial Number 134809 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 13 jewels, not 11. Private label for Mermod,
Jaccard & Co, St. Louis. Their grade, engraved on
the movement, is Goodman King, who was an officer
of the firm.
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:
Jewels changed from 11j to 13j

Anonymous · December 9, 2017

Serial Number 134862 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 13j

Anonymous · May 9, 2017

Serial Number 134693 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 13j
Hampden Grade  Pocket Watch