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:

H.E. Drake & Co. - Elmira, N.Y.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 168393
Grade: No. 31
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
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: 10 (2.53%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -8.06% 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.


BJBurn2 22 · October 12, 2023

Serial Number 168076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2020

Serial Number 168342 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31

Anonymous · November 17, 2019

Serial Number 168329 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 31

Groovysalsa 109 · March 15, 2015

Serial Number 168393 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hunter configuration
Lever set
Nickle finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 33 to No. 31
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Configuration changed from Either to Hunting
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever

Anonymous · February 10, 2014

Serial Number 168075 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: s/n 168075 is 18s, 11j, hunting, nickel, model 2,
SW/LS, full plate, unadjusted, private label
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from No. 33 to No. 31
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Movement Setting changed from Key to Lever
Hampden Grade No. 31 Pocket Watch