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. 30 Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: No. 30

Private Label(s) in Run:

G. Eklund - Daven port, Ia.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 181049 Question Mark
Grade: No. 30 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1880 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Burnished Jewels Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel 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: v52.518 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (3.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.46% Analyzing 75 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 608 · March 14, 2023

Serial Number 181049 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: s/n 181049 = private label G Eklund,
Davenport Iowa. Thx. eBay item number:175575973966
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 30
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel

Anonymous · December 21, 2016

Serial Number 181038 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 30
Movement Finish changed from Gilt to Nickel
Hampden Grade No. 30 Pocket Watch