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. 35 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 35

Private Label(s) in Run:

Wm. J. Kelly Oshkosh, Wis.
Forest City
E.M. Clark Lowell, Mass.
Boston Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 158857
Grade: No. 35
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 5 (0.83%)

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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.


giddykippa 235 · May 21, 2021

Serial Number 158573 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 11, 2021

Serial Number 158337 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 15, 2020

Serial Number 158479 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 2, 2020

Serial Number 158479 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 20, 2019

Serial Number 158360 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · May 13, 2019

Serial Number 158857 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 35
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · May 13, 2019

Serial Number 158857 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 35
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 14, 2018

Serial Number 158666 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 27, 2016

Serial Number 158639 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is marked 17 jeweles
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 35
Hampden Grade No. 35 Pocket Watch