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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 178799
Grade: Hayward
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
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: Hayward
Springfield, Mass.
Pat. Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.219
Registry Population: 7 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.31% Analyzing 80 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.


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