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 Lafayette Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: Lafayette

Private Label(s) in Run:

D.C. Jaccard St Louis, Mo.
Boston Watch Co.
Geo. Wolf Louisville, Ky.

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Manufacturer: Hampden
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 192505
Grade: Lafayette
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1881
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Regulator: Patent
Adjusted: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
Registry Population: 12 (1.20%)

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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.


steamer471 Supporter 17 · March 7, 2024

Serial Number 192525 was reported as accurate.

steamer471 Supporter 17 · March 7, 2024

Serial Number 192525 was reported as accurate.

cmould Supporter 192 · January 24, 2024

Serial Number 192622 was reported as accurate.

pocwatjim 12 · September 18, 2022

Serial Number 192088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2020

Serial Number 192881 was reported as accurate.

alexkedziekoins 24 · September 24, 2019

Serial Number 192253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2018

Serial Number 192026 was reported as accurate.

Just4orfun 117 · August 27, 2018

Serial Number 192753 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2018

Serial Number 192505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2016

Serial Number 192665 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · June 26, 2016

Serial Number 192911 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a 18 size Lafayette 15 jewel model 2
hunter nickel lever set full plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Lafayette
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · June 26, 2016

Serial Number 192911 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Lafayette
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · June 26, 2016

Serial Number 192911 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 18 size 15 jewels hunter nickel lever set full
plate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Lafayette
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

redjms Hampden Expert 56 · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 192927 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade; Lafayette, M2, Nickel, Full Plate, 15J
(stamped on Mvmnt.), Unadjusted,
Springfield, Mass. , Tucker Regulator.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Lafayette
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Hampden Grade Lafayette Pocket Watch