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 Hayward Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Hayward

Private Label(s) in Run:

J.P. Stevens Watch Co. Atlanta, Ga.
Champion Watch, A. Aaron

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 178799 Question Mark
Grade: Hayward Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1880 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Friction Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Hayward
Springfield, Mass.
Pat. Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.13% Analyzing 81 Sales 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.


Anonymous · February 2, 2021

Serial Number 178394 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2020

Serial Number 178382 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2019

Serial Number 178653 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2018

Serial Number 178717 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2018

Serial Number 178396 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2017

Serial Number 178784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2017

Serial Number 178799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2017

Serial Number 178784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 178786 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade Hayward Pocket Watch