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 Lafayette Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Lafayette

Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 171522
Grade: Lafayette
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j or 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Lafayette
Springfield, Mass.
Pat. Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 1 (2.00%)

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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.


Miked19551 10 · January 18, 2017

Serial Number 171522 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is lever set not key set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Lafayette
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
Hampden Grade Lafayette Pocket Watch