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. 71 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 71

Private Label(s) in Run:

Richmond - Chicago, Ill.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 153396 Question Mark
Grade: No. 71 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1880 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction 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
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (2.00%) Question Mark

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 153396 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 11 jewel, grade No. 71. Uploaded photos, thanks!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 35 to No. 71
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · July 17, 2017

Serial Number 153405 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: lakeside model,key wind, springfield, mass.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Dueber Watch Co. to No. 71
Jewels changed from 21j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · February 26, 2016

Serial Number 153447 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 71
Hampden Grade No. 71 Pocket Watch