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:

Boston Watch Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 182434
Grade: No. 30
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1880
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Boston Watch Co.
Boston, Mass.
Pat. Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
Registry Population: 7 (1.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.30% Analyzing 73 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.


okiejohn 379 · December 11, 2023

Serial Number 182434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2019

Serial Number 182051 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · January 16, 2014

Serial Number 182451 was reported as accurate.

Hampden Grade No. 30 Pocket Watch