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. 31 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 31

Private Label(s) in Run:

M.J. & Co's Railroad Watch - St. Louis, Mo.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 150728
Grade: No. 31
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1879
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Unknown
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: M.J. & Co's' Railroad Watch
St. Louis, Mo.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 1 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.56% Analyzing 84 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.


kevinstang 14 · August 2, 2018

Serial Number 150712 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Unknown
Hampden Grade No. 31 Pocket Watch