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: 171678
Grade: Lafayette
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Parallel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Lafayette
Springfield, Mass.
Pat. Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 1 (1.43%)

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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.


Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · April 17, 2019

Serial Number 171678 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Just took it apart, its 11 jewel
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 617 · April 15, 2019

Serial Number 171678 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

Anonymous · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 171678 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

gezu111 64 · March 15, 2019

Serial Number 171678 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j

theclockandwatchstore 2 · November 5, 2013

Serial Number 171681 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Lafayette
Jewels changed from 15j to 11j
Hampden Grade Lafayette Pocket Watch