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:

Independent Watch Co. - Fedonia, N.Y.

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Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 172115 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: v52.425 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (2.22%) Question Mark

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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.


dcooper Supporter 229 · October 1, 2017

Serial Number 172115 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 172115 is 11j KW/KS Model 1 gilt movement for
"Independent Watch Co." Fedonia, N.Y.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Special Railway to No. 71
Jewels changed from 23j to 11j
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hampden Grade No. 71 Pocket Watch