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:

Continental

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 188044
Grade: No. 30
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1881
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Jewel Setting: Friction
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Wavy Parallel
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Movement Markings: Continental
Springfield, Mass.
Pat. Pinion
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.249
Registry Population: 1 (3.33%)
$ 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.


winterwolf 97 · May 17, 2020

Serial Number 188044 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is Key wind / Key Set
Movement is marked: Continental
11 or 15 jewels? No Hampden marking on
movement.
On your site, this watch is listed: Model 1
Example Images
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to No. 30
Factory Model changed from 2 to 1
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Key
Hampden Grade No. 30 Pocket Watch